Decimal Division Word Problems

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that include decimal points, allowing us to find how many times one number fits into another, including fractions of a whole.

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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 the 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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What is the result of dividing 75.96 by 6?

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12.66

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If you have 10 pounds of trail mix and want to divide it into 8 bags, how much is in each bag?

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1.25 pounds

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What is the process to estimate the result of a decimal division?

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To estimate the result of a decimal division, round the numbers to the nearest whole number and then perform the division.

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How do you find the length of each piece when cutting a board into equal parts?

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Divide the total length of the board by the number of pieces you want to cut.

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What is the answer to 8.32 pounds of jelly beans divided into 8 jars?

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1.04 pounds per jar.

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What is the best estimate for dividing 62.4 inches of wire into 3 pieces?

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20 inches.

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How do you share the cost of an item among friends?

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Divide the total cost by the number of friends sharing the item.

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What is the cost per friend if a bag of oranges costs $7.65 and is shared by 5 friends?

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$1.53 per friend.