My Chapter #6 Test

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What is the result of dividing a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, you can convert both numbers to whole numbers by multiplying them by 10, 100, etc., depending on the number of decimal places. Then, perform the division as you would with whole numbers.

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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 point, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process for dividing a whole number by a decimal?

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To divide a whole number by a decimal, convert the decimal to a whole number by moving the decimal point to the right and do the same with the whole number. Then, perform the division.

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How do you find the protein content per ounce when given the total protein in ounces?

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To find the protein content per ounce, divide the total grams of protein by the number of ounces.

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What is the result of multiplying two decimals?

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To multiply two decimals, multiply the numbers as if they were whole numbers, then count the total number of decimal places in both factors and place the decimal point in the product accordingly.

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What is the significance of significant figures in calculations?

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Significant figures indicate the precision of a measurement. In calculations, the result should reflect the least number of significant figures from the numbers used in the calculation.

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How do you convert a fraction to a decimal?

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To convert a fraction to a decimal, divide the numerator by the denominator.

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What is the importance of estimating in calculations?

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Estimating helps to quickly assess the reasonableness of an answer and can simplify complex calculations.

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What is the formula for calculating the average?

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The average is calculated by adding all the values together and then dividing by the number of values.

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How do you round a decimal to a specific number of places?

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To round a decimal, look at the digit immediately to the right of the desired place. If it is 5 or greater, round up; if it is less than 5, round down.