What is 6.58 divided by 0.9 long division round to the nearest tenth
Accepted Solution
A:
= 7.311
Solution:
Change the divisor 0.9 to a whole number by moving the decimal point 1 places to the right. Then move the decimal point in the dividend the same, 1 places to the right.
We then have the equations:
65.8 ÷ 9 = 7.311
and therefore:
6.58 ÷ 0.9 = 7.311
Both calculated to 3 decimal places.
0 7. 3 1 1
9 6 5. 8 0 0
− 0
6 5
− 6 3
2 8
− 2 7
1 0
− 9
1 0
− 9
1