Question

1. \\(15.8 \div 0.5\\)

Explanation:

Set up the division expression

$$ 15.8 \div 0.5 $$

Convert to whole number division

$$ \frac{15.8 \times 10}{0.5 \times 10} = \frac{158}{5} $$

Calculate the final quotient

$$ 158 \div 5 = 31.6 $$

Answer:

\(31.6\)