There are two possible reasons. One is to indicate a degree of precision in the calculation. The other is so that the quotient is expressed with the conventional number of digits after the decimal point. For example, most currencies use 100 minor units per major unit and so monetary value are given to two decimal places. Thus GBP3 for 2 items would be shown as a unit price of GBP1.50 rather than GBP1.5
When dividing decimals, adding a zero to the right of the decimal point in the quotient can be necessary to continue the division process when the dividend doesn't divide evenly. This allows for further division into smaller decimal places, enabling a more precise result. Essentially, it extends the decimal to capture the remainder and achieve an accurate quotient.
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Divide as normal, but make sure to place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.
The decimal point moves to the left.
Estimating will give an indication of the order of magnitude of the answer. The decimal point determines the order of magnitude.
When dividing decimals, adding a zero to the right of the decimal point in the quotient can be necessary to continue the division process when the dividend doesn't divide evenly. This allows for further division into smaller decimal places, enabling a more precise result. Essentially, it extends the decimal to capture the remainder and achieve an accurate quotient.
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Because when you want to divide a decimal by a larger number, like 3 divided by 5, you need to add a zero to make the 3, 30, so you can divide, but then the quotient has to be a decimal because 5 does not go into 3 evenly
If it's long division then it is because the quotient will become a decimal number after its decimal point
Divide as normal, but make sure to place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.
Because it makes the quotient in divisable by multiple cation IN KID WORDS It makes number bigger to add or divide the dividend or the number on the side go into it so always out 000ss! HOPE THIS HELPED, Kelsey
Put the decimal point for the quotient exactly above the decimal point in the dividend. Then forget about it, and just keep your digits lined up as you do the division. The decimal point winds up exactly where it belongs in the quotient.
The decimal point moves to the left.
No. The part of the number after the decimal point (if any) is the quotient of the remainder from the original division and the original denominator.
The decimal point moves 3 places to the right.
Estimating will give an indication of the order of magnitude of the answer. The decimal point determines the order of magnitude.
The point moves further to the left.