Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is dividing decimals by whole numbers?

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Dividing decimals by whole numbers involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts based on a whole number. It helps in understanding how many times a whole number fits into 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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the decimal number) to the right if necessary, then divide as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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What is 3.69 ÷ 3?

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1.23

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What is 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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What is 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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If a candy store owner has 8.32 pounds of jelly beans and splits them into 8 jars, how many pounds will go in each jar?

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1.04

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What is 13.23 ÷ 7?

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1.89

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What does the term 'dividend' mean in division?

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The dividend is the number that is being divided in a division problem.

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What does the term 'divisor' mean in division?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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

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The result is a decimal that represents how many times the whole number fits into the decimal.