6R/H Dividing Decimals Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the result of 124 ÷ 8?

Back

15.5

Front

If Peyton paid $26.08 for eight flags, how much did each flag cost?

Back

$3.26

Front

If Cammy downloaded 8 movies for a total of $15.92, how much did each movie cost?

Back

$1.99

Front

What is the result of 5.4 ÷ 0.9?

Back

6.0

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What is the result of 108 ÷ 8?

Back

13.5

Front

Define dividing decimals.

Back

Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts, often requiring the use of place value to align the decimal points.

Front

What is the first step in dividing a decimal by a whole number?

Back

Move the decimal point in the divisor to the right until it is a whole number, and do the same with the dividend.

Front

Explain how to divide a decimal by another decimal.

Back

Convert both decimals to whole numbers by moving the decimal point to the right, then divide as you would with whole numbers.

Front

What is the importance of estimating before dividing decimals?

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Estimating helps to check if the final answer is reasonable and can guide the calculation process.

Front

What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to a nearby specified place value, making it simpler to work with.