Divide Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that has a whole part and a fractional part, separated by a decimal point. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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 right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 8.72 divided by 2?

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4.36

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How do you multiply decimals?

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To multiply decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both numbers and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is 0.45 multiplied by 10?

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4.5

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If Mia pays $3.15 for pencils that cost $0.45 each, how do you find the number of pencils she buys?

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Divide the total cost ($3.15) by the cost per pencil ($0.45).

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What is the formula to find the time taken if distance and speed are known?

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Time = Distance ÷ Speed.

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If Mike hikes 0.46 miles each hour, how far does he hike in 3 hours?

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1.38 miles (0.46 miles/hour x 3 hours).

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What is the value of 48.832 rounded to two decimal places?

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48.83

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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Divide the numerator (top number) by the denominator (bottom number).