Question

Perform the following division. Show the multiplication you would do to make the divisor a whole number. Round the answer to three decimal places. (You may use a calculator.)

1.31 ÷ 0.47
1.)divisor multiplied by the proper power of ten = 2.) dividend multiplied by the proper power of ten =
3.)quotient

Answer 1

1) 47

2) 131

3) 2.787

Explanation:

Answer 2

1.) divisor multiplied by the proper power of ten = 131

2.) dividend multiplied by the proper power of ten = 47

3.) quotient = 2.787

Explanation:

1. To make the divisor a whole number you should multiply it by
`10^(2)` = 100

And the divisor and the dividend must be multiplied by the same power of ten, that is
`10^(2)` = 100.

So, multiplyind the divisor by
`10^(2)` = 100:

`1.31*100=131`

And multiplyind the dividend by
`10^(2)` = 100:

`0.47*100=47`

2. Obtain the quotient:

Using the calculator you obtain the quotient between divisor and dividend:

`(131)/(47)=2.787`