Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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. Then divide as usual and place the decimal point in the quotient.

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What is the result of 0.6 ÷ 5?

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0.12

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, first convert the divisor (the number you are dividing by) into a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right. Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places. Then divide as usual.

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What is 5.75 ÷ 0.25?

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23

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What does it mean to share costs equally?

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Sharing costs equally means dividing the total amount by the number of people sharing the cost, so each person pays the same amount.

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If 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $6.95.

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What is the formula for dividing decimals?

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The formula is: (Decimal Dividend) ÷ (Decimal Divisor) = Quotient. Adjust the decimal points as necessary.

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What is the importance of place value in dividing decimals?

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Place value helps determine where to place the decimal point in the quotient after division.

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What is the result of 3.8 x 4?

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15.2