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In the following exercises, divide. $$5.2 \div 2.5$$

   In the following exercises, divide.

$$5.2 \div 2.5$$

Prealgebra

Lynn Marecek,… 1st Edition

Chapter 5, Problem 157

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Solved by Expert Ricajoy Montero

04/05/2020

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2 \div 2.5$. Since our divisor is a decimal, we want to convert it into a whole number. We can do this by moving the decimal point one place to the right, which gives us 25. Show more…

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Division

Division is a basic arithmetic operation that involves splitting a number (the dividend) into a specified number of equal parts, or determining how many times one number (the divisor) is contained within another. It is considered the inverse operation of multiplication.

Division of Decimals

When performing division with decimal numbers, it is often useful to convert the divisor into a whole number by multiplying both the dividend and the divisor by the same power of ten. This simplification allows the division to be carried out more easily, ensuring that the decimal places are correctly managed in the final answer.

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