Dividing Decimals Review

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0.4

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If you have 12.48 mL of medicine and separate it into doses of 4 mL each, how many doses do you have?

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3

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0.04

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A bag of potato chips contains 0.96 grams of sodium. If the bag is split into 8 equal servings, how many grams of sodium will each serving contain?

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0.12 grams

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0.4

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Define 'dividing decimals'.

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be represented as a fraction.

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number.

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How do you handle the decimal point in the quotient when dividing decimals?

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Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where the decimal point is in the dividend.

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What is the relationship between division and multiplication in the context of decimals?

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is forgetting to place the decimal point correctly in the quotient.