Question

What is 14 divided by 5 as a decimal?
a. 2.8
b. 2.6
c. 3.2
d. 2.4

Answer 1

To solve 14 divided by 5, divide as with whole numbers, place a decimal and continue the division. The solution is 2.8, which matches option a.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find 14 divided by 5 as a decimal, begin by setting up the division as you would for any whole numbers: place the divisor (5) outside the division bracket and the dividend (14) inside. Here's how the division works step by step:

• 5 goes into 14 two times ( because 5 x 2 = 10), so place a 2 above the division bracket.
• Subtract 10 from 14 to get a remainder of 4.
• Since 5 does not fit into 4, add a decimal point after the 2 in your answer, and bring down a 0 to make the number 40.
• Now, 5 goes into 40 eight times exactly (5 x 8 = 40).
• Place the 8 after the decimal point in your answer (2.8).

There is no remainder, so 2.8 is the exact answer and it corresponds to option a. Hence, 14 divided by 5 as a decimal is 2.8.