Division of 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 number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number. Then, divide as you would with whole numbers, placing the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where it appears in the dividend.

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How do you find the length of one side of a square when given the perimeter?

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To find the length of one side of a square, divide the perimeter by 4, since a square has four equal sides.

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What is a dividend in a division problem?

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

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What is a quotient in a division problem?

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The quotient is the result of the division, or how many times the divisor fits into the dividend.

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How do you calculate the average of a set of numbers?

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To calculate the average, add all the numbers together and then divide by the total count of the numbers.

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What is the formula for calculating the average of three numbers?

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Average = (Number1 + Number2 + Number3) / 3.

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How do you share a total cost equally among a group of people?

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To share a total cost equally, divide the total amount by the number of people sharing the cost.

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What is the importance of decimal placement in division?

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Decimal placement is crucial in division as it determines the value of the quotient. The decimal point in the dividend must be aligned correctly in the quotient.

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What is the relationship between multiplication and division?

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Multiplication and division are inverse operations. Dividing a number by another is the same as multiplying by its reciprocal.

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How do you convert a decimal to a fraction?

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To convert a decimal to a fraction, write the decimal over its place value (e.g., 0.75 = 75/100) and simplify if possible.