Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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It is the process of dividing a decimal number by a whole number to find how many times the whole number fits into the decimal.

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What is the quotient of 0.36 ÷ 6?

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0.06

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What is the quotient of 3.3 ÷ 11?

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0.3

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How can you check your answer to a division problem?

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By multiplying the quotient times the divisor.

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What is the quotient of 2.4 ÷ 12?

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0.2

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What is the dividend in the equation 2.4 ÷ 12 = 0.2?

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2.4

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, representing a fraction of a whole.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which another number (the dividend) is divided.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication is the inverse operation of division; if you multiply the quotient by the divisor, you get the dividend.

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How do you move the decimal point when dividing decimals?

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You move the decimal point in the dividend to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then do the same with the divisor.