Decimals #5: Basic Long Division

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What is long division?

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Long division is a method for dividing larger numbers into smaller parts, allowing you to find the quotient and remainder.

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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, you can perform long division as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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If Kohlston paid $40.68 for 3 kg of shrimp, what is the cost of 1 kg?

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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What is a remainder in division?

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A remainder is the amount left over after division when the numbers do not divide evenly.

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How do you check your division answer?

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You can check your division answer by multiplying the quotient by the divisor and adding the remainder (if any) to see if it equals the dividend.