Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts based on a whole number. It helps in understanding how to distribute quantities.

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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 decimal number) to the right to make it a whole number, and then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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1.875 ÷ 5 = ?

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.375

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A candy store owner has 8.32 pounds of jelly beans. If she puts the jelly beans into 8 jars, how much candy will go in each jar?

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1.04 pounds per jar.

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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3.28 ÷ 8 = ?

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0.41

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65.28 ÷ 12 = ?

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5.4

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What does the term 'dividend' mean in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division operation.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean in division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.