Dividing Decimals Review

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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. For example, 3.14 is a decimal.

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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, you can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, and then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value. For example, rounding 2.67 to the nearest whole number gives 3.

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The result is 0.706.

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If you have 12.48 mL of medicine and you divide it into doses of 4 mL each, how many doses do you get?

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You get about 3 doses.

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How do you find the value of a decimal divided by a decimal?

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To divide a decimal by a decimal, you can multiply both the numerator and the denominator by 10 for each decimal place in the divisor until the divisor is a whole number.

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The result is 0.012.

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How many grams of sodium are in each serving if a bag contains 0.96 grams and is split into 8 servings?

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Each serving contains 0.12 grams of sodium.

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The result is 0.4.

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What is the importance of understanding decimal division?

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Understanding decimal division is important for solving real-world problems, such as calculating portions, measurements, and financial transactions.