Question

How do you evaluate `1.40\div 2`?

Answer 1

0.7

Explanation:

See below for calculation:

When you put `1.40/2` into your calculator you will get the unknown value.

In this case we do the following steps:

`1.40/2=?`

`1.40/2=0.7` (according to the calculator).

Unless you are specifically told to not use a calculator to find the answer, use it. It's a major advantage.

Answer: `0.7`

Answer 2

`0.7`

Explanation:

If it is dividing into the decimal that is causing you to hesitate do this:

1.4 is the same as `14/10 = 14xx1/10`

Divide by 2 is the same as `xx1/2`

Putting it all together we have:

`[1/2xx14]xx1/10`

`[7]xx1/10" "=" "0.7`