MISD - Dividing decimals by whole numbers

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

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When you divide a decimal by a whole number, you shift the decimal point to the left based on the number of decimal places in the dividend.

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How do you divide 39.39 by 3?

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39.39 ÷ 3 = 13.13

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What is the process to divide 124.2 by 9?

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124.2 ÷ 9 = 13.8

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How do you find the cost per person if a family of 4 pays $3082.24 for a cruise?

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$3082.24 ÷ 4 = $770.56 per person.

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What is 36.8 divided by 2?

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36.8 ÷ 2 = 18.4

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What does it mean to divide a decimal?

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Dividing a decimal involves determining how many times a whole number can fit into the decimal value.

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What is the result of 11.4 divided by 19?

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11.4 ÷ 19 = 0.6

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How do you handle the decimal point when dividing?

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Keep the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Identify the decimal and the whole number, then set up the division as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps you predict the range of the answer and check if your final answer is reasonable.