6-5 Dividing Decimals by 2-Digit Divisors

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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, 1.32 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 where it appears in the dividend.

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What does it mean to share equally?

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To share equally means to divide something into equal parts so that each person receives the same amount.

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How do you estimate the cost of one item when given the total cost and number of items?

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To estimate the cost of one item, divide the total cost by the number of items. Round the numbers to make the division easier.

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What is the formula for dividing decimals?

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The formula for dividing decimals is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient. Make sure to align the decimal points correctly.

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If June has 1.32 pounds of candy and shares it with 3 friends, how much does each person get?

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Each person receives 0.33 pounds of candy.

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What is the cost of one ticket if 13 tickets cost $96.85?

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The estimated cost of one ticket is $10.

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How do you find the cost of one box if 14 boxes cost $91.00?

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Divide the total cost ($91.00) by the number of boxes (14) to find the cost of one box, which is $6.50.

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What is the cost per book if 27 books cost $67.50?

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The cost for one book is $2.50.

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How do you calculate the cost per page if a report costs $20.70 for 18 pages?

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Divide the total cost ($20.70) by the number of pages (18) to find the cost per page, which is $1.15.