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How do I do this: 16 divided by 0.05

User Swadeshi
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Answer: 320 is the correct answer

Explanation:

To answer this questions is simple, you can see it as a long division question or regular division

Regular division:

16 ÷ 0.05 = 1600

(You can transform this into a simple non-decimal question and solve easliy)

1600 ÷ 5 = 320

This is the way to solve these type of questions without straining your brain in the process.

User Ticofab
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Answer:

320

Explanation:

Step 1: Estimate the answer by rounding .

Step 2: If the divisor is not a whole number, then move the decimal place in places to the right to make it a whole number.

Step 3: Divide as usual.

Step 4: Put the decimal point in the quotient directly above where the decimal point now is in the dividend.

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