Question

divide.
13.8 ÷ 1000

Explanation:

Step1: Recall division by powers of 10

Dividing a number by \(10^n\) (where \(n\) is a positive integer) moves the decimal point \(n\) places to the left. Here, we are dividing by \(1000 = 10^3\), so we move the decimal point 3 places to the left.

Step2: Apply the rule to 13.8

For 13.8, moving the decimal point 3 places to the left: first, we can think of 13.8 as 13.800 (adding trailing zeros to make it easier). Moving the decimal 3 places left: 0.0138.

Answer:

\(0.0138\)