Question

what is the quotient of \\(0.8449 \div 0.71\\)?

\\(\bigcirc\\) 0.119
\\(\bigcirc\\) 1.19
\\(\bigcirc\\) 11.19
\\(\bigcirc\\) 110.19

Explanation:

Estimate the quotient

Using the Estimation knowledge point

$$ 0.8449 \div 0.71 \approx 0.8 \div 0.7 \approx 1.14 $$

Set up the division

Using the Decimal Division knowledge point

$$ \frac{0.8449}{0.71} = \frac{0.8449 \times 100}{0.71 \times 100} = \frac{84.49}{71} $$

Perform long division

Using the Long Division Steps knowledge point

$$
LATEXBLOCK0
$$

Answer:

• (A) 0.119
• (B) 1.19 (Correct answer)
• (C) 11.19
• (D) 110.19