How to divide decimals - PSAT Math
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simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
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0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
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If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
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Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
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Simplify:

Simplify:
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Multiply both the numerator and denominator by some power of 10 to get rid of the decimals; in this case, multiply both by 10,000.

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by some power of 10 to get rid of the decimals; in this case, multiply both by 10,000.
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Charlie has charges on his credit card of $63.70, $37.32, and $81.78. If he pays down half his bill at once, and then pays the rest in four equal monthly installments, how much is each monthly installment?
Charlie has charges on his credit card of $63.70, $37.32, and $81.78. If he pays down half his bill at once, and then pays the rest in four equal monthly installments, how much is each monthly installment?
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Adding all the charges together and dividing by 2 yields $91.40. Dividing this by 4 yields a monthly installment of $22.85.
Adding all the charges together and dividing by 2 yields $91.40. Dividing this by 4 yields a monthly installment of $22.85.
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Which number has 2.8 as its reciprocal?
Which number has 2.8 as its reciprocal?
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The number that has 2.8 as its reciprocal is, in return, the reciprocal of 2.8.

The reciprocal of this can be found by switching the numerator and the denominator. This is
.
The number that has 2.8 as its reciprocal is, in return, the reciprocal of 2.8.
The reciprocal of this can be found by switching the numerator and the denominator. This is .
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23 grams of sodium are equal to
atoms. How many atoms comprise one milligram of sodium?
(Select the closest answer)
23 grams of sodium are equal to atoms. How many atoms comprise one milligram of sodium?
(Select the closest answer)
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23 grams are equal to 23,000 milligrams, so to find the number of atoms in one milligram, divide:




23 grams are equal to 23,000 milligrams, so to find the number of atoms in one milligram, divide:
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simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
Tap to reveal answer
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
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If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
Tap to reveal answer
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
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Simplify:

Simplify:
Tap to reveal answer
Multiply both the numerator and denominator by some power of 10 to get rid of the decimals; in this case, multiply both by 10,000.

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by some power of 10 to get rid of the decimals; in this case, multiply both by 10,000.
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Charlie has charges on his credit card of $63.70, $37.32, and $81.78. If he pays down half his bill at once, and then pays the rest in four equal monthly installments, how much is each monthly installment?
Charlie has charges on his credit card of $63.70, $37.32, and $81.78. If he pays down half his bill at once, and then pays the rest in four equal monthly installments, how much is each monthly installment?
Tap to reveal answer
Adding all the charges together and dividing by 2 yields $91.40. Dividing this by 4 yields a monthly installment of $22.85.
Adding all the charges together and dividing by 2 yields $91.40. Dividing this by 4 yields a monthly installment of $22.85.
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Which number has 2.8 as its reciprocal?
Which number has 2.8 as its reciprocal?
Tap to reveal answer
The number that has 2.8 as its reciprocal is, in return, the reciprocal of 2.8.

The reciprocal of this can be found by switching the numerator and the denominator. This is
.
The number that has 2.8 as its reciprocal is, in return, the reciprocal of 2.8.
The reciprocal of this can be found by switching the numerator and the denominator. This is .
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23 grams of sodium are equal to
atoms. How many atoms comprise one milligram of sodium?
(Select the closest answer)
23 grams of sodium are equal to atoms. How many atoms comprise one milligram of sodium?
(Select the closest answer)
Tap to reveal answer
23 grams are equal to 23,000 milligrams, so to find the number of atoms in one milligram, divide:




23 grams are equal to 23,000 milligrams, so to find the number of atoms in one milligram, divide:
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If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
Tap to reveal answer
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
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simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
Tap to reveal answer
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
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Simplify:

Simplify:
Tap to reveal answer
Multiply both the numerator and denominator by some power of 10 to get rid of the decimals; in this case, multiply both by 10,000.

Multiply both the numerator and denominator by some power of 10 to get rid of the decimals; in this case, multiply both by 10,000.
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Charlie has charges on his credit card of $63.70, $37.32, and $81.78. If he pays down half his bill at once, and then pays the rest in four equal monthly installments, how much is each monthly installment?
Charlie has charges on his credit card of $63.70, $37.32, and $81.78. If he pays down half his bill at once, and then pays the rest in four equal monthly installments, how much is each monthly installment?
Tap to reveal answer
Adding all the charges together and dividing by 2 yields $91.40. Dividing this by 4 yields a monthly installment of $22.85.
Adding all the charges together and dividing by 2 yields $91.40. Dividing this by 4 yields a monthly installment of $22.85.
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Which number has 2.8 as its reciprocal?
Which number has 2.8 as its reciprocal?
Tap to reveal answer
The number that has 2.8 as its reciprocal is, in return, the reciprocal of 2.8.

The reciprocal of this can be found by switching the numerator and the denominator. This is
.
The number that has 2.8 as its reciprocal is, in return, the reciprocal of 2.8.
The reciprocal of this can be found by switching the numerator and the denominator. This is .
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23 grams of sodium are equal to
atoms. How many atoms comprise one milligram of sodium?
(Select the closest answer)
23 grams of sodium are equal to atoms. How many atoms comprise one milligram of sodium?
(Select the closest answer)
Tap to reveal answer
23 grams are equal to 23,000 milligrams, so to find the number of atoms in one milligram, divide:




23 grams are equal to 23,000 milligrams, so to find the number of atoms in one milligram, divide:
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If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
If the cost of 20 equally priced pencils cost $5.80, then at the same rate what is the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50?
Tap to reveal answer
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
Remeber for this problem that you cannot spend more than $50. First find the price of each pencil by 5.80/20 = 29 cents. And then use this to do 50/0.29 = 172.41. So the greatest number of pencils you can purchase for $50 is 172 pencils.
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simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
simplify: 0.2 ÷ 0.04
Tap to reveal answer
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
0.2 ÷ 0.04 <- easiest way to approach is to move the decimal to the right (the same amount of spaces on each side) so that the decimal disappears
since 0.04 has 2 spaces and 0.2 only has 1, move the decimal 2 spaces to the right on each side
0.2 ÷ 0.04 = 20 ÷ 4 = 5
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