Dividing Decimals (with word problems)

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What is the process to find out how much each item costs when given a total amount and the number of items?

Back

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

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If Davis earned $36.12 for making 7 touchdowns, how do you calculate his earnings per touchdown?

Back

Divide $36.12 by 7 to find the earnings per touchdown.

Front

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

Back

Place the decimal directly above the decimal point.

Front

In the division problem 20.8 ÷ 4 = 5.2, what is the term for the number 4?

Back

4 is the divisor.

Front

What do you need to do to the divisor when dividing a whole number by a decimal number?

Back

Change the divisor to a whole number.

Front

How do you express the division of a decimal by a whole number?

Back

Write the decimal number and divide it by the whole number.

Front

What is the result of dividing $684.54 by 6 to find the cost of each chair?

Back

Each chair costs $114.09.

Front

What is a divisor in a division problem?

Back

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

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What is a dividend in a division problem?

Back

The dividend is the number that is being divided.

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What is the quotient in a division problem?

Back

The quotient is the result of the division.