Division with Decimals

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What is division with decimals?

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Division with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, resulting in a quotient that may also have a decimal point.

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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 number being divided) to the right until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the cost per pound if a package costs $2.88 and weighs 2.34 pounds?

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$1.23 per pound.

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How do you find the quotient of two decimal numbers?

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Align the numbers by the decimal point, divide as if they were whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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What is the result of 61.05 ÷ 15?

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4.07.

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What is the result of 156 ÷ 6.5?

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24.

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If Stephanie spends $22.50 from $50, how much is left?

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$27.50.

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How do you share an amount equally between two people?

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Divide the total amount by 2.

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If there are 163.8 feet of fencing needed and each panel is 4.5 feet, how many panels are needed?

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37 panels.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Identify the divisor and the dividend.