Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is similar to dividing whole numbers but requires careful placement of the decimal point in the answer.

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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 you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the answer) directly above where it is in the dividend.

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The result is 116.

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How do you find the price per item when given total sales and number of items sold?

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To find the price per item, divide the total sales amount by the number of items sold.

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

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Ava charged $9.95 for each bracelet.

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What is the process to 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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The result is 35.6.

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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, divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the cost.

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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 average speed?

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Average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance traveled by the total time taken.