Divide Decimals by Decimals Review Check

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by another decimal?

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When you divide a decimal by another decimal, you find out how many times the divisor fits into the dividend. This can be done by converting the decimals into whole numbers by multiplying both by the same power of 10.

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How do you divide 8.6 by 1.2?

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To divide 8.6 by 1.2, you can convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying by 10, resulting in 86 ÷ 12, which equals 7.17.

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What is 5.75 ÷ 0.25?

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5.75 ÷ 0.25 = 23.

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What is the process to divide decimals?

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1. Align the numbers. 2. Move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number. 3. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. 4. Divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What does it mean when we say 'Kay finished his homework in 7.05 hours while Jay finished his in 2.5 hours'?

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This means we can compare their times by dividing Kay's time by Jay's time to see how many times longer Kay took.

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What is 14.28 ÷ 4.2?

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14.28 ÷ 4.2 = 3.4.

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What is the meaning of 'times longer' in a division context?

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'Times longer' refers to how many times one quantity is greater than another when comparing two values.

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What is 1.8 ÷ 0.6?

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1.8 ÷ 0.6 = 3.

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How can you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back the original dividend.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal division?

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Understanding decimal division is crucial for solving real-world problems involving measurements, money, and data analysis.