5.3F and 5.3G Dividing 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 with decimals?

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Dividing with decimals involves dividing numbers that have decimal points, which may require adjusting the decimal point in the dividend or divisor.

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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, place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend and divide as you would with whole numbers.

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What is the quotient of 12.68 ÷ 2?

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6.34

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How do you find half of a decimal number?

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To find half of a decimal number, divide the number by 2.

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What is half of 34.7?

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17.35

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What is the formula to find the price per item?

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Price per item = Total cost ÷ Number of items.

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If Mr. Galanek spent $79.50 and the sales tax was $2.50, what was the cost before tax?

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$79.50 - $2.50 = $77.00.

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How do you calculate the cost of each burger if 3 salads cost $12.90 each and the total cost is $79.50?

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First, calculate the total cost of salads: 3 x $12.90 = $38.70. Then subtract from total cost: $79.50 - $38.70 = $40.80. Divide by 2 (for 2 burgers): $40.80 ÷ 2 = $20.40.

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What is the monthly payment if Jenna paid $147.36 for a 2-year subscription?

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$147.36 ÷ 24 months = $6.14 per month.