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A decimal number is simply a way of representing a number in such a way that the place value of each digit is ten times that of the digit to its right. A decimal representation does not require a decimal point. Adding zeros after the decimal point is wrong because they imply a degree of accuracy (significant figures) for which there is no justification.
So a whole number is [usually] a decimal number and there is no dependency on decimal places.
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How do you divide 376 by 93.01?
To divide 376 by 93.01, you change the devisor from a decimal to a whole number. Since 93.01 is the devisor, you move the decimal two places to the right to make it a whole number. It is now 9301. Then the same thing you do with the devisor you also do with the dividend. So since you move the decimal two places to make the devisor a whole number, you now have to move the decimal two places on the dividend. Remember, if you do not see a decimal in a number, it is understood to be behind the last digit. Therefore, in 376, the decimal would be understood to be behind the 6 which is the last digit. So to move the decimal two places on the dividend you just add two zeros, making it 37600. So now you are dividing two whole numbers. 37600 divide by 9301. The answer is 4,042 and you round it off to 4.02.
What is 66 divided 0.3?
220
What do you do when there is a decimal on the outside of division house?
To divide decimal numbers:If the divisor is not a whole number, move decimal point to right to make it a whole number and move decimal point in dividend the same number of places.Divide as usual. ...Put decimal point directly above decimal point in the dividend.Check your answer.
What difference does it make if the decimal is placed before or after the number?
If the number is before the decimal, it is a whole number. The numbers after the decimal represent fractions of whole numbers. For example if you had to work 8.5 hours, you would work 8 whole hours plus one half hour.
How do you make a decimal into a whole number?
If every decimal could be made into a whole number, we wouldn't needdecimals at all, and the companies that manufacture the points would beout of business.The reason for wrtiting a number as a decimal is usually that it isn't awhole number, and it can't be written as one.
