Chapter 0, Problem 27P

To determine

To find: the quotient of the given number

Answer to Problem 27P

The required division is $28.8÷4=\mathrm{7.2.}$

Explanation of Solution

Given: $28.8÷4$

Calculation:

Thus, multiply both divisor and dividend by 10, change question into,

  $288÷40$

Now, performing division as,

  $\begin{array}{l}7.2\\ 40)\overline{288}\\ \underset{\_}{\text{-280 }}\\ \text{ 080}\\ \underset{\_}{\text{ -080}}\\ \text{ 0}\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Thus, quotient of this division is $28.8÷4=\mathrm{7.2.}$