Dividing Decimals

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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How do you share costs equally among friends?

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To share costs equally, divide the total cost by the number of friends.

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If 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $6.95.

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What is the formula for dividing decimals?

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The formula is: (Decimal Number) ÷ (Whole Number) = (Result).

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How do you find the average number of items per day?

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To find the average, divide the total number of items by the number of days.

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If Mrs. Rayburn ate 6,762 pieces of pizza in 14 days, how many pieces did she eat each day?

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She ate 483 pieces each day.

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What is the cost of 5 pounds of strawberries if one pound costs $4.26?

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The cost is $21.30.

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How do you calculate the cost of multiple items?

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Multiply the cost of one item by the number of items.