Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing numbers that have decimal points, which involves understanding place value and how to shift the decimal point in the quotient.

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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 item if the total cost is $20.70 for 18 items?

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$1.15 (calculated by dividing 20.70 by 18).

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If 12 friends share a total cost of $83.40 equally, how much does each person pay?

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$6.95 (calculated by dividing 83.40 by 12).

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What is the width difference between lanes in a 6-lane track and a 7-lane track if the widths are 28.68 feet and 28.98 feet respectively?

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0.64 feet (calculated by subtracting 28.68 from 28.98).

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What division problem does Terrance model with base-ten blocks if he divides 6.84 by 4?

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6.84 ÷ 4.

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If a bamboo plant grows from 12.62 yards to 12.96 yards, how long is each piece if chopped into 6 equal parts?

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2.16 yards (calculated by dividing 12.96 by 6).

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What is the first step in dividing a decimal?

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Identify the decimal point and determine how many places to move it to convert the dividend into a whole number.

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What does the term 'quotient' mean in division?

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The quotient is the result of dividing one number by another.

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How do you check your division of decimals?

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You can check your division by multiplying the quotient by the divisor to see if you get back the original dividend.