12-9 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 using a whole number as the divisor.

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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 if necessary, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the result of 36.8 ÷ 2?

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18.4

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How can you check your division answer using multiplication?

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Multiply the quotient (the answer) by the divisor. If the product equals the original dividend, your division is correct.

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What is the cost per person if 65.28 is split among 12 people?

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5.44

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

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$9.95

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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How do you find the amount each person receives when sharing a quantity?

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Divide the total quantity by the number of people sharing.

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What is the result of 1.32 ÷ 4?

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0.33

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What does it mean to prove your answer with multiplication?

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It means to verify your division result by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get the original number.