Question

72 divided by 628.

A) Approximately 0.114

B) Approximately 0.115

C) Approximately 0.116

D) Approximately 0.117

Answer 1

Option B. To divide 72 by 628, use long division to find the decimal quotient. The final quotient is approximately 0.115.

Step-by-step explanation:

To divide 72 by 628, we can use long division:

1. Start with the dividend, 72, and divide it by the divisor, 628.
2. Since 72 is less than 628, we need to add a decimal point to the quotient. Next, bring down a zero to make the dividend 720.
3. Divide 720 by 628. The quotient is approximately 1.
4. Multiply the divisor, 628, by the quotient we found (1). The result is 628.
5. Subtract 628 from 720, which gives us 92.
6. Bring down the next zero to make the dividend 920.
7. Repeat the process by dividing 920 by 628. The quotient is approximately 1 again.
8. Multiply 628 by 1 and subtract it from 920. The result is 292.
9. Bring down the next zero to make the dividend 2920.
10. Divide 2920 by 628. The quotient is approximately 4.
11. Multiply 628 by 4 and subtract it from 2920. The result is 288.
12. Since the dividend 288 is less than the divisor, we can add a decimal point to the quotient and bring down a zero, making the dividend 2880.
13. Divide 2880 by 628. The quotient is approximately 4 again.
14. Multiply 628 by 4 and subtract it from 2880. The result is 224.

The final quotient is approximately 0.115, so the answer is option B) approximately 0.115.