Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number. Then divide as you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where it was in the dividend.

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What is the quotient of 94.16 divided by 2?

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47.08

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What does it mean to find the best buy?

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Finding the best buy means comparing the price per unit of different products to determine which one offers the most value for the money.

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How do you calculate the price per unit?

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To calculate the price per unit, divide the total price by the number of units. For example, if a 12-pack costs $4.39, the price per unit is $4.39 ÷ 12.

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What is the price per unit for a 3-pack of juice costing $1.09?

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$1.09 ÷ 3 = $0.3633 (approximately $0.36 per box).

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What is the price per unit for a 12-pack of juice costing $4.39?

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$4.39 ÷ 12 = $0.3658 (approximately $0.37 per box).

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What is the price per unit for a 24-pack of juice costing $8.79?

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$8.79 ÷ 24 = $0.36625 (approximately $0.37 per box).

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How do you find the average when dividing total earnings by the number of items?

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To find the average, divide the total amount earned by the number of items. For example, if Davis earned $36.12 for 7 touchdowns, the average per touchdown is $36.12 ÷ 7.

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What is the average amount Davis earned per touchdown?

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$36.12 ÷ 7 = $5.16.