Dividing Decimals Word Problems

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What is dividing decimals?

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Dividing decimals involves splitting a decimal number into equal parts. It is similar to dividing whole numbers but requires attention to the decimal point.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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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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CCSS.5.NBT.B.6

CCSS.6.NS.B.2

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What is the result of 2.8 ÷ 4?

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0.7

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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

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Divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if Mrs. Rice spent $67.50 on 27 books, the cost per book is $67.50 ÷ 27 = $2.50.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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If Ava earned $59.70 from selling 6 bracelets, how do you find the price of each bracelet?

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Divide the total earnings by the number of bracelets: $59.70 ÷ 6 = $9.95.

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CCSS.6.NS.B.3

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What is the formula to calculate earnings per item sold?

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Earnings per item = Total earnings ÷ Number of items sold.

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CCSS.6.RP.A.1

CCSS.6.RP.A.2

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How do you share a cost among friends?

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To find out how much each friend pays, divide the total cost by the number of friends. For example, $7.65 for a bag of oranges shared by 5 friends is $7.65 ÷ 5 = $1.53.

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CCSS.7.EE.B.3

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What is the result of 36.12 ÷ 7?

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$5.16

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CCSS.5.NBT.B.7

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting its value to make it simpler while keeping it close to the original value. For example, rounding 0.7 to the nearest whole number gives 1.

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CCSS.5.NBT.A.4

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a fraction expressed in a special form. It uses a decimal point to separate the whole number part from the fractional part.

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CCSS.4.NF.C.6