Question

How would someone divide $8.40➗ 6? How do you divide this I'm confused like what do I use the long way or short way?

Answer 1

You should use option 2. divide $8.40 by 6.
Six pillows for $8.40 means that $8.40 is the total amount you pay for buying six pillows. however, if you buy only one, you need to divide the price of $8.40 by 6 to get the price of each pillow.

$8.40 / 6 = $1.40 price of each pillow.