Topic 6 -Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves moving the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it becomes a whole number.

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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 simply divide as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What happens to the decimal point when dividing by 10?

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When dividing by 10, the decimal point moves one place to the left.

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What is the value of n in the equation 3.4 ÷ n = 0.34?

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The value of n is 10.

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How do you find the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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

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If 15 erasers cost $4.20, how much does each eraser cost?

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Each eraser costs $0.28.

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What is the result of 62.1 ÷ 10³?

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The result is 0.0621, as the decimal point moves 3 places to the left.

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How do you calculate the cost of multiple items if you know the cost of one?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items.

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If 8 pounds of peanuts cost $12, how much does 1 pound cost?

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1 pound costs $1.50.

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What is the cost of 10 pounds of peanuts if 1 pound costs $1.50?

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10 pounds cost $15.