1. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers

2. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Dividing Decimals by a 1-Digit Number
Example 1:
0.75 ÷ 5
Strategy for Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers:
1.) Place a decimal point directly above the decimal in the dividend.
2.) Divide as your normally would with whole numbers.
3.) If there is a remainder, add zero(s) to the dividend to find a more exact answer. Add up to a maximum of 3 zeros.
Original Problem
Place the decimal point and divide as you normally would with whole numbers
0.15
Final answer

3. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Dividing Decimals by a 2-Digit Number
Example 2:
7.7 ÷ 14
Strategy for Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers:
1.) Place a decimal point directly above the decimal in the dividend.
2.) Divide as your normally would with whole numbers.
3.) If there is a remainder, add zero(s) to the dividend to find a more exact answer. Add up to a maximum of 3 zeros.
Original Problem
Add one zero
Place the decimal point and divide as you normally would with whole numbers
0.55
Final answer

4. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Solve the following problems.
1.) 0.84 ÷ 3 2.) ÷ 4 3.) ÷ 17

5. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Evaluating Decimal Expressions
Example 3:
Evaluate ÷ x
when x = 3
0.435 ÷ x
0.435 ÷ 3
Original Expression
Substitute value of variable
Place the decimal point and divide as you normally would with whole numbers
0.145
Final answer

6. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Evaluate ÷ x for the given values of x.
1.) x = ) x = 18

7. Dividing Decimals by Whole Numbers
Real-Life Application
Purbita and two of her friends are making pottery using clay, glaze and paint. If the materials cost $21.99 and they share the cost equally, how much should each person pay?