Divide decimals by whole numbers

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What is the process of dividing 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 you would with whole numbers and place the decimal point in the quotient (the result) directly above where it is in the dividend.

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

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To find the cost per item, divide the total cost by the number of items. For example, if Sarah bought 9 pencils for $6.48, the cost per pencil is $6.48 ÷ 9 = $0.72.

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What is the formula to calculate the average cost per person when sharing a bill?

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The average cost per person is calculated by dividing the total bill by the number of people sharing it. For example, if a group of 8 shares a bill of $73.60, each person pays $73.60 ÷ 8 = $9.20.

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How do you calculate the amount each person pays when sharing a total cost?

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To calculate the amount each person pays, divide the total cost by the number of people. For example, if 12 friends pay $83.40 for admission, each pays $83.40 ÷ 12 = $6.95.

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What is the average time spent per day if a total time is given over several days?

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To find the average time spent per day, divide the total time by the number of days. For example, if Coby played Fortnite for 782 minutes over 8 days, he played 782 ÷ 8 = 97.75 minutes per day.

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What is the average running time for each team member in a relay race?

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To find the average running time for each team member, divide the total time by the number of team members. For example, if a team of 4 completes a race in 53.2 seconds, the average time per person is 53.2 ÷ 4 = 13.3 seconds.

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What does it mean to divide a decimal?

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Dividing a decimal means finding how many times a whole number can fit into the decimal number, which may result in another decimal.

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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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What is the significance of the decimal point in division?

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The decimal point indicates the value of the digits in a decimal number. When dividing, it helps to determine the placement of the decimal in the quotient.

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How do you convert a decimal division problem into a fraction?

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To convert a decimal division problem into a fraction, write the decimal as the numerator and the whole number as the denominator, then simplify if possible.