Question

Is the quotient for 215.6÷0 7 greater than or less than 215.06?

Answer 1

308 is greater than 215.06

Solution:

Given data: 215.6 ÷ 0.7

Let us first convert the fraction without decimal.

To remove a decimal point multiply and divide the fraction by 10.

$\frac{215.6}{0.7}=\frac{215.6\times10}{0.7\times10}$

       $=\frac{2156}{7}$

If we divide 2156 by 7, we get quotient as 308.

Now, to compare the quotient with the number 215.06.

308 > 215.06

Hence, 308 is greater than 215.06.