Dividing with Decimals

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What is dividing with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves splitting a number into equal parts where at least one of the numbers has a decimal point.

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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, placing the decimal point in the quotient directly above where it is in the dividend.

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What is the result of 905.38 ÷ 7?

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129.34

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How do you find the cost of one item when given the total cost and quantity?

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To find the cost of one item, divide the total cost by the number of items.

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What is the cost of one rose if a dozen roses cost $29.88?

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$2.49

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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 to make it a whole number.

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What is the result of dividing 4.68 by 0.3?

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15.6

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How do you calculate the number of items bought when given the total cost and cost per item?

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To calculate the number of items bought, divide the total cost by the cost per item.

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If peppers cost $0.79 per pound and Ava paid $3.95, how many pounds did she buy?

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5 pounds

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How do you split a total cost among several people?

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To split a total cost among several people, divide the total cost by the number of people.