Question

Sara was dividing 0.6 by 0.7.

Which statement is true about the quotient?

1. It will be equal to 0.6.

2. It will be less than 0.6.

3. It will be greater than 0.6.

Answer 1

3. It will be greater than 0.6.

Explanation:

`.0.6 / 0.7 = (0.6)/(0.7) \\ = 0.857142857 \approx \: 0.9 > 0.6`

Answer 2

3. It will be greater than 0.6

Explanation:

The quotient is 0.857..., which means it is greater than 0.6 since the tenths place in the quotient is greater than the tenths place in 0.6