Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 35.6 ÷ 4?

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8.9

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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 1.8 ÷ 0.2?

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9

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How do you find the price of each item when given the total cost and number of items?

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To find the price of each item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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

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$9.95

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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How do you share a total cost among a group of people?

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To share a total cost among a group, divide the total cost by the number of people.

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

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$6.95