Dividing Decimals by Whole numbers

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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When you divide a decimal by a whole number, you move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the left as needed to perform the division.

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How do you find the cost per person if a total cost is given?

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To find the cost per person, divide the total cost by the number of people.

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What is the term for the answer to a division problem?

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The answer to a division problem is called the 'quotient'.

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If Ava earned $59.70 from selling 6 bracelets, how much did she charge for each bracelet?

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To find the price per bracelet, divide the total earnings by the number of bracelets: $59.70 ÷ 6 = $9.95.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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The first step is to set up the division problem, aligning the decimal point in the dividend.

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What happens to the decimal point in the quotient when dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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The decimal point in the quotient is placed directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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If a family of 4 goes on a cruise costing $3082.24, how do you calculate the cost per person?

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Divide the total cost $3082.24 by 4: $3082.24 ÷ 4 = $770.56.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication?

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Division is the inverse operation of multiplication; if a × b = c, then c ÷ b = a.