Question

find 2.8 ÷ 4.
2.8
now, write the quotient as a decimal.
2.8 ÷ 4 = 28 tenths ÷ 4
= 7 tenths
=

Explanation:

Step1: Understand the conversion

2.8 can be thought of as 28 tenths, so \(2.8\div4\) is equivalent to \(28\) tenths \(\div4\).

Step2: Perform the division of tenths

When we divide 28 tenths by 4, we get \(28\div4 = 7\) tenths.

Step3: Convert back to decimal

7 tenths is written as \(0.7\) in decimal form.

Answer:

\(0.7\)