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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, 0.5 is a decimal.

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How do you multiply a decimal by a whole number?

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To multiply a decimal by a whole number, multiply as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the product based on the number of decimal places in the original decimal.

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What is the process for dividing a decimal by a whole number?

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To divide a decimal by a whole number, divide as if there were no decimal point, then place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

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What is the value of 1.2 ÷ 4?

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0.3

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If Tim rents a bike for 5.5 hours at $3.95 per hour, how much does he pay?

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$21.73

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What is 25.2 ÷ 4?

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6.3

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How do you calculate the total cost of multiple items with the same price?

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Multiply the price of one item by the number of items. For example, if one goldfish costs $0.98 and Ben buys 12, the total cost is $0.98 x 12 = $11.76.

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What is the result of 0.98 x 12?

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$11.76

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What does it mean to divide a number?

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Dividing a number means splitting it into equal parts. For example, dividing 1.2 pounds of salad into 4 containers means each container gets an equal share.

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What is the importance of decimal placement in multiplication?

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Decimal placement is important because it determines the value of the product. Incorrect placement can lead to wrong answers.