Divide Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is the process of dividing 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 until it becomes a whole number. Then, perform the division as you would with whole numbers, and place the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where the decimal point was in the dividend.

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How do you share costs equally among a group?

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To share costs equally among a group, divide the total cost by the number of people in the group. This gives you the amount each person needs to pay.

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What is the result of dividing 16.8 by 0.01?

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The result of dividing 16.8 by 0.01 is 1680.

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What is the result of dividing 86.4 by 36?

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The result of dividing 86.4 by 36 is 2.4.

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What is the result of dividing 59.2 by 8?

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The result of dividing 59.2 by 8 is 7.4.

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What is the result of dividing 2.8 by 4?

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The result of dividing 2.8 by 4 is 0.7.

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form, where the denominator is a power of ten. It is used to represent numbers that are not whole.

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What is a whole number?

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A whole number is a non-negative integer, which includes zero and all positive integers (0, 1, 2, 3, ...).

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a whole number division problem, multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of ten to eliminate the decimal point.

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What is the importance of placing the decimal point correctly in division?

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Placing the decimal point correctly in division is crucial because it ensures that the quotient accurately represents the value of the division, maintaining the correct scale of the numbers involved.