Dividing Decimals Word Problems

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What is a decimal?

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A decimal is a number that includes a decimal point, which separates the whole number part from the fractional part. For example, 1.5 is 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, move the decimal point in the dividend (the number being divided) to the right as many places as needed to make it a whole number, then divide as usual.

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What is the process to solve a word problem involving dividing decimals?

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1. Read the problem carefully. 2. Identify the numbers involved. 3. Determine what you need to find. 4. Set up the division equation. 5. Solve the equation and interpret the answer.

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If a steak weighs 1.4 pounds and costs $4.50 per pound, how do you find the total cost?

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Multiply the weight of the steak (1.4) by the price per pound (4.50). Total cost = 1.4 * 4.50 = $6.30.

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How do you find the distance Ace ran each day if he ran a total of 9.6 miles over 6 days?

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Divide the total distance (9.6 miles) by the number of days (6). Distance per day = 9.6 / 6 = 1.6 miles.

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What is the formula to find out how many items can be made in a given time if each item takes a certain amount of time?

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Divide the total time available by the time it takes to make one item. For example, if it takes 0.3 hours to make one potholder and you have 4.5 hours, then 4.5 / 0.3 = 15 potholders.

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How do you divide a length into equal sections?

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To divide a length into equal sections, divide the total length by the number of sections. For example, to divide a 4.5-foot board into 5 sections, calculate 4.5 / 5 = 0.9 feet per section.

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If Mina has 22.5 cookies to share with 15 friends, how do you find out how many cookies each friend gets?

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Divide the total number of cookies (22.5) by the number of friends (15). Each friend receives 22.5 / 15 = 1.5 cookies.

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What does it mean to round a decimal?

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Rounding a decimal means adjusting the number to a nearby value that is simpler or more convenient, often to a certain number of decimal places.

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What is the importance of estimating in division problems?

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Estimating helps to check if the answer is reasonable and can guide you in solving the problem more efficiently.