Dividing Decimals

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals is the process of dividing a number that has a decimal point by another number, which can also be a decimal.

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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 until it becomes a whole number, and then divide as usual.

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What is the result of 35.6 ÷ 4?

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8.9

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What is the average speed formula?

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Average speed = Total distance ÷ Total time.

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If a car drove 426.12 miles in 5.3 hours, what was its average speed?

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80.4 miles per hour.

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How do you share costs equally among friends?

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To share costs equally, divide the total cost by the number of friends.

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If 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $6.95.

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What is the result of 45.6 ÷ 3?

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15.2

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How do you find the average of a total distance over days?

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To find the average, divide the total distance by the number of days.

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If a school track team member ran 8.88 miles in 2.4 days, how many miles did he average per day?

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He averaged 3.7 miles per day.