Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part.

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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 needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 58.72 ÷ 8?

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7.34

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What is the result of 234.9 ÷ 9?

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26.1

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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What is the result of 7.025 ÷ 5?

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1.405

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What is the result of 905.38 ÷ 7?

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129.34

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What does the term 'dividend' mean?

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

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What does the term 'divisor' mean?

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The divisor is the number by which the dividend is divided.

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What is the term for the result of a division operation?

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The result of a division operation is called the quotient.