Division with Decimals

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What is division?

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Division is the process of finding out how many times one number is contained within another. It is one of the four basic operations in mathematics.

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What does it mean to divide by a decimal?

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Dividing by a decimal means you are splitting a number into smaller parts based on a decimal value. It often requires converting the decimal to a whole number by moving the 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, simply perform the division as you would with whole numbers, keeping the decimal point in the same position in the answer.

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What is the result of 1.68 divided by 0.07?

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24

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What is the result of 1.8 divided by 12?

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0.15

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What is the result of 32.6 divided by 4?

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8.15

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How do you find the cost per item when given a total cost?

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

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If 9 sushi meals cost $35.01, how much does each meal cost?

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$3.89

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What is the average speed if a distance of 26.1 miles is covered in 6 hours?

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4.35 mph

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What is the formula for division?

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The formula for division is: Dividend ÷ Divisor = Quotient.