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Allison is dividing 65 by tenths and says that the answer is 6.5. Explain to Allison why her answer is incorrect and what the correct answer is.

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The reason why it is not 6.5 is tenths is 0.10 and what she divided it by is ten aka 10
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can someone explain why and how the answer is NOT 6.5?

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