Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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Dividing a decimal by a whole number involves finding out how many times the whole number fits into the decimal number.

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4.15

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If a candy store owner has 8.32 pounds of jelly beans and splits them into 8 jars, how many pounds will go in each jar?

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1.04 pounds per jar.

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1.89

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0.9

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6.3

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How do you move the decimal point when dividing decimals?

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When dividing decimals, move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, and move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places.

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

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The first step is to set up the division problem, aligning the decimal point in the dividend.

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What does R stand for in division problems?

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R stands for 'remainder', which is the amount left over after division.

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What is a remainder?

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A remainder is the part of a number that is left over after division when the number cannot be divided evenly.