Chapter 8.8, Problem 79CCR

To determine

Divide $7.2÷2$

Answer to Problem 79CCR

  $3.6$

Explanation of Solution

Given:

The fraction: $7.2÷2$

Concept Used:

To convert a fraction into an equivalent decimal, use long division method and divide the numerator by the denominator.

Calculation:

Consider the fraction: $\frac{7.2}{2}$

In order to write the fraction as a decimal, use long division method and divide the numerator by the denominator as shown below,

  $2\begin{array}{c}\hfill 3.6\\ \hfill \overline{)\begin{array}{l}7.2\\ \underset{\_}{6}\\ 12\\ \underset{\_}{12}\\ 0\\ \\ \\ \end{array}}\end{array}$

Thus, the equivalent decimal for the given fraction is $3.6$ .