Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is similar to dividing whole numbers but requires attention to the 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 as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of dividing 3.8 by 10?

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0.38

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How do you divide a decimal by a power of ten?

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When dividing a decimal by a power of ten (like 10, 100, 1000), move the decimal point to the left as many places as there are zeros in the power of ten.

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What is 560.9 divided by 1000?

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0.5609

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If you divide 35.08 by 4, what do you get?

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8.77

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How do you find the cost per item when given total cost and quantity?

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

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What is the cost per pound if 37 pounds of salad cost $46.25?

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$1.25

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If Kathleen spent $231 on concert tickets for herself and 11 friends, how many tickets did she buy?

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12 tickets.

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What is the cost of each concert ticket if the total cost is $231?

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$19.25