Question

What is the result of dividing 2.1 /1.488, rounded to the nearest tenth?

(A) 1.4
(B) 1.5
(C) 1.6
(D) 1.7

Answer 1

Dividing 2.1 by 1.488 and rounding to the nearest tenth gives us an initial result of 1.41129032. After examining the hundredths place, we round down to 1.4, making (A) 1.4 the correct answer.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the result of dividing 2.1 by 1.488 and rounding to the nearest tenth, we follow these steps:

1. Use a calculator to divide 2.1 by 1.488.
2. Round the calculated value to the nearest tenth.

Performing the division gives us the result 1.41129032. To round this number to the nearest tenth, we look at the hundredths place, which is a 1. Since this number is less than 5, we round down, making the result 1.4 when rounded to the nearest tenth. Therefore, the answer is (A) 1.4.