Grade 5 · Math
Divide decimals using equal scaling
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What is 7.2 ÷ 0.6?
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12
Multiply both numbers by 10 to keep the quotient unchanged: 72 ÷ 6 = 12. Check: 12 × 0.6 = 7.2.
A little hint: Scale both the dividend and divisor by the same power of 10, then divide.
Multiply both numbers by the same power of 10 until the divisor is a whole number.
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