Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves moving the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then doing the same with the dividend.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you divide a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 0.15 ÷ 0.3?

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0.5

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What is the result of 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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How do you find the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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To find the cost of one item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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If a dozen roses cost $29.88, what is the cost of one rose?

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$2.49

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the formula to find the cost of one candle if you know the total cost and the number of candles?

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Cost of one candle = Total cost ÷ Number of candles.

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If fourteen boxes of candles were sold for $91.00, what is the cost of one candle?

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$1.30

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert both numbers to whole numbers by moving the decimal point to the right, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of 88.55 ounces of cornmeal divided by 11 pans?

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8.05 ounces per pan.

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