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6. Will the quotient be greater or less than one when 5.6 is divided by 7? Explain your thinking​
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6. Will the quotient be greater or less than one when 5.6 is divided by 7? Explain your thinking​

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Answer:

  • Less than one

Explanation:

  • 5.6 is divided by 7

Solution 1

  • The quotient is less than one as 5.6 < 7
  • Let the quotient be x, then
  • 5.6/7 = x
  • 5.6 = 7x
  • Since 5.6 < 7
  • x < 1

Solution 2

  • 5.6/7 = 5.6*10/7*10 = 56/70 = 4*14/5*14 = 4/5
  • 4/5 < 1
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