{"id":1217,"date":"2022-04-18T05:47:32","date_gmt":"2022-04-18T05:47:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/article-test-new\/?page_id=1217"},"modified":"2023-02-14T15:51:36","modified_gmt":"2023-02-14T15:51:36","slug":"__trashed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/dividing-decimals","title":{"rendered":"Dividing Decimals &#8211; Meaning With Examples"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns eplus-wrapper is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-9d6595d7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column eplus-wrapper is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:100%\"><div class=\"aioseo-breadcrumbs\"><span class=\"aioseo-breadcrumb\">\n\tMath-Vocabulary\n<\/span><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-ec659c12-e4d5-4fa3-aa9e-328db25c2fc5\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\"\n                    data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \"><ul><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/dividing-decimals#0-what-is-a-decimal-number>What Is a Decimal Number?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/dividing-decimals#1-how-to-divide-decimals>How to Divide Decimals?<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/dividing-decimals#10-solved-examples>Solved Examples<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/dividing-decimals#11-practice-problems>Practice Problems<\/a><\/li><li><a href=https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/dividing-decimals#12-frequently-asked-questions>Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Consider a situation where you buy 24 cans of water bottles at $\\$$3.99. How would you find the price of one can? By dividing $\\$$3.99 by 24! Dividing decimals is very much like dividing whole numbers. You just have to understand where the decimal point must be placed. Let\u2019s explore the process of dividing decimals in more detail. But before that, let\u2019s understand what decimals are.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-is-a-decimal-number\">What Is a Decimal Number?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">A decimal number is a number that has a whole number part and the fractional part separated by a dot. The dot in a decimal number is called a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/decimals\/decimal-point\">decimal point<\/a>. The digits following the decimal point show a value smaller than one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"628\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-1.png\" alt=\"The whole number part and fractional part in a decimal number\" class=\"wp-image-12526\" title=\"The whole number part and fractional part in a decimal number \" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-1.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-1-296x300.png 296w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">In the decimal number 17.48, 17 is the whole number part and 48 is known as the decimal part or fractional part.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"recommended-games-container-id\" 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class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a href=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/s\/math-games\/add-decimals-less-than-1-using-model\" data-vars-ga-category=\"splashlearn_vocab\" data-vars-ga-action=\"games_recommendations\" data-vars-ga-label=\"post_widget\">\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-block\">\r\n\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" class=\"game-card-container-inner-img\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.splashmath.com\/curriculum_uploads\/images\/playables\/dec_add_sub_add_dec_less_than_1_models_pt.png\" alt=\"Add Decimals (Less than 1) Using Model Game\">\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t\r\n\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner\">\r\n\t\t\t<div class=\"game-card-container-inner-name\">Add Decimals (Less than 1) Using Model Game<\/div>\r\n\t\t\t<span class=\"game-card-container-inner-cta\">Play<\/span>\r\n\t\t<\/div>\r\n\t<\/a>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"game-card-container-outer\">\r\n\t<a 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We just have to take care of the correct position of the decimal point. Let\u2019s discuss three different examples related to division of decimals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-dividing-decimals-examples-\"><strong>Dividing Decimals Examples&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Take a look at the following examples.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 1: Dividing $\\$$25.5 dollars among 5 friends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Examples 2: Dividing the decimal 1.21 by the decimal number 1.1&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Example 3: Dividing the decimal number 23.56 by 1000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, we can see that there can be three types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Dividing decimals by whole numbers.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Division of a decimal number by another decimal number.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Division of decimals by 10, 100, and 1000.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-dividing-decimals-by-whole-numbers-\"><strong>Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s understand dividing decimals by whole numbers through an example.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Consider 120.6 24.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The following are the steps to divide 120.6 by 24:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The dividend is the number that is getting divided and the divisor is the number that divides the dividend. Here, 120.6 is the dividend and 24 is the divisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"940\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-2.png\" alt=\"Steps of dividing decimals by a whole number\" class=\"wp-image-12528\" title=\"Steps of dividing decimals by a whole number\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-2.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-2-198x300.png 198w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">So, $120.6 24 = 5.025$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-dividing-a-decimal-number-by-another-decimal-number-\"><strong>Dividing a Decimal Number by Another Decimal Number&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Let\u2019s understand dividing decimals by another decimal number using an example. Let\u2019s divide 4.88 by 0.4. Here, 4.88 is the dividend and 0.4 is the divisor.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The following are the steps he will use for the division:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Step 1: Since we already know how to divide a decimal number by a whole number, convert the divisor into a whole number. In this example, we convert 0.4 into 4 by moving the decimal point one position to the right. In this example, 0.4 will become 4.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-3.png\" alt=\"Converting a decimal into a whole number by shifting a decimal point\" class=\"wp-image-12529\" title=\"Converting a decimal into a whole number by shifting a decimal point\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-3.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-3-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Step 2: Move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of places as in the divisor. Moving the decimal point one position to the right in 4.88 gives 48.8.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-4.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-4-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-list\">\n<li class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Step 3: Now divide the decimal number 48.8 by the whole number 4. This is equivalent to dividing the decimal 4.88 by 0.4.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"388\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-5.png\" alt=\"Dividing 48.8 by 4\" class=\"wp-image-12531\" title=\"Dividing 48.8 by 4\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-5.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-5-300x188.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-dividing-decimals-by-10-100-and-1000-\"><strong>Dividing Decimals by 10, 100, and 1000<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">The division of a decimal number by 10, 100, and 1000 is quite simple. Let\u2019s discuss each type.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-division-by-10-\"><strong>Division by 10&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Consider $82.5 \\div 10$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Dividing a decimal by 10 simply changes the position of the decimal point one place to the left.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-6.png\" alt=\"Dividing a decimal number by 10\" class=\"wp-image-12532\" title=\"Dividing a decimal number by 10\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-6.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-6-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$8251010=82510110=825100=8.25$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-division-by-100-\"><strong>Division by 100<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Consider $98.6 \\div 100$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Dividing the decimal number by 100 shifts the decimal point two positions to the left.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-7.png\" alt=\"Dividing a decimal number by 100\" class=\"wp-image-12533\" title=\"Dividing a decimal number by 100\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-7.png 620w, https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-7-300x195.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Also, $98610100=986101100=9861000=0.986$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-division-by-1000-\"><strong>Division by 1000<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Consider $8.725 \\div 1000$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Now since the decimal number is divided by 1000, the decimal point will shift three places towards the left in the quotient.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"404\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-8.png\" alt=\"Dividing a decimal number by 1000\" class=\"wp-image-12534\" title=\"Dividing a decimal number by 1000\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Dividing-Decimals-8.png 620w, 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Facts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">While dividing a decimal number by a whole number or by another decimal number,&nbsp; there are cases when we end up with a remainder of 0. Such decimal numbers are called<strong> Terminating Decimals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">For example: $62.35 \\div 5 = 12.47$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">However, there can also be a case when the remainder never becomes 0 and the long division process goes on. Such decimal numbers are called <strong>Non-terminating Decimals.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Non-terminating decimals can be of two types:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">a. Recurring\/Repeating decimals like 0.2666666666 . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">b. Non-recurring\/Non-repeating decimals like 1.7320508 . . .<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-solved-examples\">Solved Examples<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>1. Divide 67.25 by 10.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> On dividing 67.25 by 10, we shift the decimal point one position to the left.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">We get&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">$67.25 \\div 10 = 6.725$.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>2. If the total weight of 3 oatmeal cookies is 31.5 grams, then what will be the total weight of 5 oatmeal cookies?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Total weight of 3 oatmeal cookies $= 31.5$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Weight of 1 oatmeal cookie $= 31.5 \\div 3 = 10.5$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-2-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12535\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Total weight of 5 oatmeal cookies $= 10.5 \\times 5 = 52.5$ g<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>3. A wooden plank of length 3.5 feet is divided into small pieces of length 0.07 foot. How many small pieces will be formed?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Length of wooden plank $= 3.5$ feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Length of each small piece $= 0.07$ feet<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Since we are dividing the plank into small pieces of equal length, we divide 3.5 by 0.07.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Shift the decimal point two positions to the right in both 0.07 and 3.5 to perform the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Number of small pieces $= 3.5 \\div 0.07$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 350 \\div 7$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;$= 50$&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>4. George has $24.5 of his monthly allowance left with him. He spends it over the course of a week such that his daily expenses stay the same. How much money does he spend every day?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Money George has with him $= $\\$$24.5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">This amount is equally spent in a week or 7 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Amount spent by George every day $= 24.5 \\div 7 = $\\$$3.5$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"226\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-4.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12536\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>5. Amanda made two trips to visit her parents. She drove 432.78 miles in total. How far did Amanda drive on each trip?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><strong>Solution:<\/strong> Total distance Amanda drove $= 432.78$ miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Number of trips she took $= 2$<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\">Distance traveled on each trip $= 432.78 \\div 2 = 216.39$ miles<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full eplus-wrapper\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"182\" height=\"297\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Solved-Examples-5.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12537\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"eplus-wrapper wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-practice-problems\">Practice Problems<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\" eplus-wrapper\"><div class=\"spq_wrapper\"><h2 style=\"display:none;\">Dividing Decimals - Meaning With Examples<\/h2><p style=\"display:none;\">Attend this quiz & Test your knowledge.<\/p><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">1<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">On dividing 439.4 by 100, we get<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">4.394<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">0.4394<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">43.94<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">4394<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 4.394<br\/>Dividing by 100 will shift the decimal point two positions to the left.<br>\r\nSo, $439.4 \\div 100 = 4.394$<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"2\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">2<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">$34.56 \\div 1000 =$<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">0.3456<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">345.6<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">0.03456<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">3456<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 0.03456<br\/>Dividing by 1000 will shift the decimal point three positions to the left.<br>\r\nSo, $34.56 \\div 1000 = 0.03456$.<\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"3\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">3<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">On dividing 397.98 by 0.9, we get:<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">442<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">44.22<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">4.422<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">442.2<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 442.2<br\/>Shift decimal point in 0.9 and 397.98 one position to the right before performing the division.<br>\r\nSo, $3979.8 \\div 9 = 442.2$<\/span><div class=\"spq_explanation_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Practice-Problems-3-3.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"1\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">4<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">Mark bought 7 pencils for $\\$$94.5. What would be the price of one pencil?<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">$13.6<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">$13.5<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">$12.6<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">$11.5<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: $13.5<br\/>Total cost of 7 pencils $=$ $\\$$94.5<br>\r\nCost of one pencil $= 94.5 \\div 7 =$ $\\$$13.5<\/span><div class=\"spq_explanation_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Practice-Problems-4.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"spq_question_wrapper\" data-answer=\"0\"><span class=\"spq_question_header\"><span class=\"sqp_question_number\">5<\/span><h3 class=\"sqp_question_text\">A shopkeeper produced 724.98 gallons of fresh apple juice over the course of 3 days. How much apple juice was produced each day if he produced equal quantities each day? (Round your answer to the nearest tenth.)<\/h3><\/span><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"0\">241.7 gallons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"1\">241.6 gallons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"2\">242 gallons<\/div><div class=\"spq_answer_block\" data-value=\"3\">241 gallons<\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint\"><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__header\"><span class=\"spq_correct\">Correct<\/span><span class=\"spq_incorrect\">Incorrect<\/span><\/div><div class=\"sqp_question_hint__content\"><span>Correct answer is: 241.7 gallons<br\/>Capacity of fresh apple juice made by shopkeeper $= 724.98$ gallons<br>\r\nNumber of days $= 3$<br>\r\nCapacity of fresh apple juice made on 1 day $= 724.98 \\div 3 = 241.66$ gallons $241.7$ gallons<\/span><div class=\"spq_explanation_image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.splashlearn.com\/math-vocabulary\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/Practice-Problems-5.png\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>  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id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-0-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\">\n\n<p>No, the remainder can never be a decimal number while performing division.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\"><strong>How many places will the decimal point shift if a decimal number is divided by 10,000?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-1-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\">\n\n<p>There are 4 zeroes in 10,000. So, the decimal point will shift 4 places to the left.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\"><strong>How to divide a whole number by a decimal?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-2-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\">\n\n<p>We first convert the divisor into a whole number by shifting the decimal point. We make a similar shift in the dividend and then perform the division.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example: Divide 12 by 0.4.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Change the divisor 0.4 to 4 by shifting the decimal point one place to the right.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, after shifting the decimal point 12, we get 120.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Thus, $12 \\div 0.4 = 120 \\div 4 = 30$.<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion\">\n                <div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title-wrap\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\" tabindex=\"0\">\n                    <p class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-title ub-content-toggle-title-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\"><strong>Can the quotient be a decimal number when two whole numbers are divided?<\/strong><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-toggle-wrap right\"><span class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-state-indicator wp-block-ub-chevron-down\"><\/span>\n                    <\/div><\/div><div role=\"region\" class=\"wp-block-ub-content-toggle-accordion-content-wrap ub-hide\" id=\"ub-content-toggle-panel-3-69b0f1ba-e5b0-42a7-afb6-94bad214092e\">\n\n<p>Yes, the quotient can be a decimal number when one whole number does not divide the other whole number completely. For example, $4 \\div 5 = 0.8$<\/p>\n\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Consider a situation where you buy 24 cans of water bottles at $\\$$3.99. How would you find the price of one can? By dividing $\\$$3.99 by 24! Dividing decimals is very much like dividing whole numbers. You just have to understand where the decimal point must be placed. 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