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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction whose denominator is a power of ten, represented with a decimal point. For example, 0.5 is a decimal that represents 5/10.

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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 number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of 1.08 ÷ 4?

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0.27

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What is the result of 11.3 × 2.5?

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28.25

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What is the result of 7.8 ÷ 0.03?

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260

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What is the result of 1.44 ÷ 0.4?

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3.6

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What is the result of 0.6 ÷ 5?

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0.12

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does it mean to multiply decimals?

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Multiplying decimals involves finding the product of two decimal numbers, which can be done by ignoring the decimal points initially and then placing the decimal point in the result based on the total number of decimal places in the factors.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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The placement of the decimal point in the product is crucial as it determines the value of the result. The total number of decimal places in the factors dictates how many decimal places the product should have.

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7