Unit 6 Dividing Decimals (Jan. SB)

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What is the result of 20.4 ÷ 3?

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6.8

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If Juanita buys 6 jaw breakers for $0.39 each, 3 chocolate peanut butter clusters for $1.19 each, and 4 packs of gum for $0.89 each, how much does she spend in total?

Back

$9.47

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Gabriela plans to hike 3.72 miles at an average speed of 1.2 miles per hour. How long will she hike?

Back

3.1 hours

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If 3.5 gallons of gas cost $4.55, what is the cost per gallon?

Back

$1.30

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Aliyah made $111.25 for 12.5 hours of work. How much does she make per hour?

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$8.90

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What is the definition of dividing decimals?

Back

Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, which can be represented as a fraction.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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To convert, write the decimal as the numerator and the divisor as the denominator, then simplify.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and to identify potential errors.

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What is a common mistake when dividing decimals?

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A common mistake is misplacing the decimal point in the answer.

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How do you align decimal points when dividing?

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Align the decimal points in the dividend and divisor before performing the division.