Divide Multi-Digit Decimals

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What is the result of 12.85 ÷ 0.01?

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1,285

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If Mr. Detwiler uses 1.75 gallons of paint to paint a room, how many rooms can he paint with 15.25 gallons?

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8 rooms

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Ms. Groat bought 13.75 pounds of decorative stones. If each planter uses 1.33 pounds, how many planters can she decorate?

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10 planters

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What is the result of 95.095 ÷ 10.45?

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9.1

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What is the result of 30.489 ÷ 0.006?

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5,081.5

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Define multi-digit decimal division.

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The process of dividing numbers that have more than one digit after the decimal point.

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What is the first step in dividing multi-digit decimals?

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Align the numbers by the decimal point.

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

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Multiply both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of 10 to eliminate the decimal.

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What is the importance of estimating the quotient before performing decimal division?

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It helps to check if the final answer is reasonable.

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What does it mean to round a decimal in division?

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To adjust the decimal to a certain place value for easier calculation.