Question

divide. give the exact answer, written as a decimal. 95.9 ÷ 0.8 =

Explanation:

Step1: Convert divisor to integer

Multiply both dividend and divisor by 10 to eliminate the decimal in the divisor: \(95.9\times10 = 959\), \(0.8\times10 = 8\). Now we have \(959\div8\).

Step2: Perform long division

Divide 959 by 8. \(8\times119 = 952\), subtract 952 from 959: \(959 - 952 = 7\). Bring down a zero (making it 70), \(8\times8 = 64\), subtract 64 from 70: \(70 - 64 = 6\). Bring down another zero (making it 60), \(8\times7 = 56\), subtract 56 from 60: \(60 - 56 = 4\). Bring down another zero (making it 40), \(8\times5 = 40\), subtract 40 from 40: \(40 - 40 = 0\). So the division gives \(119.875\).

Answer:

119.875