How do you evaluate #1.40\div 2#?

2 Answers
Dec 16, 2016

0.7

Explanation:

See below for calculation:

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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#

Dec 16, 2016

#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#