Question

Which techniques can be used to evaluate the expression 12.75/ 1.5

Answer 1

Answer:

8.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Given the expression 12.75/1.5. The technique in solving the division expression is as shown

First we can write the decimals as fraction as shown;

12.75 = 1275/100

1.5 = 15/10

12.75/1.5 = (1275/100)÷(15/10)

12.75/1.5 = 1275/100×10/15

12.75/1.5 = 1275/10 × 1/15

12.75/1.5 = 1275/150

12.75/1.5 = 8.5

Hence the result of the division is 8.5