Chapter 7.2, Problem 4ACYP

To determine

Solve $\frac{27}{40}$

Answer to Problem 4ACYP

  $\frac{27}{40}=0.675$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

  $\frac{27}{40}$

Calculations:

Here, we have to simplify the given division.

Dividend is the number which is divided. Divisor is a number that divides the dividend and outcome of division is quotient.

Here, 27 is dividend, 40 is divisor.

Now divisor is greater than dividend. Result will be in decimal number.

After simplification we get

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{27}{40}=x\\ x=0.675\end{array}$

Checking solution,

  $\begin{array}{l}\frac{27}{40}=x\\ \frac{27}{40}=0.675\\ 27=40\times 0.675\\ 27=27\end{array}$

Conclusion:

Therefore, we are able to calculate simple division of given numbers..