Dividing Decimals by One Digit Whole Numbers

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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The result is called the quotient, which can also be a decimal.

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What does it mean to divide 3.28 by 8?

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It means to split 3.28 into 8 equal parts.

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If 3.28 ÷ 8 = 4.1, what is incorrect about this statement?

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The quotient is greater than the number that is being divided into 8 parts.

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How do you express 0.021 in thousandths?

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0.021 is equal to 21 thousandths.

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What is 7 groups of 0.003?

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0.021, because 7 x 0.003 = 0.021.

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Which is a reasonable quotient for 0.54 ÷ 6?

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0.09, because 0.54 ÷ 6 = 0.09.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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Align the decimal point in the dividend and the quotient.

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What does 9.36 ÷ 3 represent?

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It represents splitting 9.36 into 3 equal parts.

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What is the value of 0.021 ÷ 7?

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0.003, because 0.021 divided by 7 equals 0.003.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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Write the decimal over its place value and simplify.