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When you divide a decimal by a whole number where do you place the decimal point in the quotient

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Answer:

Place the decimal point in the quotient directly above the decimal point in the dividend.

Divide the same way you would divide with whole numbers.

Divide until there is no remainder, or until the quotient begins to repeat in a pattern. Annex zeros, if necessary.

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