What is 72 divided by 0.8?
72 divided by 0.8 is equal to 90.
Here's how to calculate it:
Understanding Division by a Decimal
Dividing by a decimal can be tricky. Here's a simple way to think about it:
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Turn the decimal into a whole number. To do this, multiply both the decimal and the number you're dividing by the same power of 10. In this case, multiply both 0.8 and 72 by 10:
- 0.8 x 10 = 8
- 72 x 10 = 720
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Now divide the two whole numbers: 720 ÷ 8 = 90
Conclusion
Therefore, 72 divided by 0.8 equals 90.
