Decimal Division

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What is decimal division?

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Decimal division is the process of dividing numbers that include decimal points. It involves determining how many times one number (the divisor) fits into another number (the dividend), which may 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, you can perform the division as you would with whole numbers, aligning the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the quotient of 9 ÷ 0.05?

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The quotient of 9 ÷ 0.05 is 180.

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Is 9 ÷ 0.05 the same as 90 ÷ 5?

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No, 9 ÷ 0.05 equals 180, while 90 ÷ 5 equals 18.

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If a total bill of $100.08 is split among 8 friends, how much does each person pay?

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Each person pays $12.60.

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What is 4.236 ÷ 3?

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4.236 ÷ 3 equals 1.412.

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How do you divide a decimal by another decimal?

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To divide a decimal by another decimal, you can multiply both the dividend and the divisor by 10 for each decimal place in the divisor until the divisor is a whole number.

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What is 1.4 ÷ 0.7?

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1.4 ÷ 0.7 equals 2.

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For which equation does b = 0.01?

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The equation 53.7 ÷ b = 5370 has b = 0.01.

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What is the first step in dividing decimals?

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The first step is to align the decimal points and determine how many places to move the decimal in the divisor to make it a whole number.