Dividing Decimals Word Problems

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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.

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CCSS.2.MD.B.6

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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 left as needed, and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What does it mean to divide equally?

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Dividing equally means to split a quantity into equal parts or groups.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If a farmer has 102.3 pounds of okra and divides it into 3 boxes, how do you calculate the amount in each box?

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Divide 102.3 by 3 to find the amount of okra in each box.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the result of dividing 102.3 by 3?

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34.1

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you find the length of each section when cutting a rope into equal parts?

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Divide the total length of the rope by the number of sections.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2

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If Woody cuts a 61.2 feet long rope into 8 sections, what is the length of each section?

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7.65 feet.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the formula to find the distance run each day if the total distance is known?

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Total distance divided by the number of days.

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CCSS.3.OA.D.8

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If Ace ran a total of 9.6 miles over 6 days, how far did he run each day?

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1.6 miles.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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How do you divide a quantity of apples into pies?

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Divide the total weight of apples by the number of pies.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.2