Question

6.5 divided by 5? Thanks

Answer 1

1.3

Explanation:

`6.5/5=13/10=1.3`

Answer 2

`1.3`

Explanation:

a quick way of dividing by `5` is to double the number then divide by `10`

`6.5xx2=13`

`13-:10=1.3`

this is a good mental trick to impress your friends!

Answer 3

`6.5 div 5 = 1.3`

Explanation:

Dividing a decimal by a whole number is not a problem.

Divide as you would usually, and keep the decimal point in the same place.

`6.5 div 5 rarr" " 5|ul(6.""^1 5)`
`color(white)(xxxxxxxxxxxx)1."" 3`

Method: `6div 5 = 1" " rem" " 1`

Write `1` and bring down the decimal point

Carry the `1` to the next digit to make `15`

`15 div 5 =3`

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However, if you are trying to divide a number BY a decimal you have to adjust the numbers so that you divide by a whole number.