Question

The quotient below is shown without the decimal point. Use number sense to place the decimal point correctly.

340.1 ÷ 9.5 = 358

Answer 1

35.8

Explanation:

`(340.1)/(9.5)` = 358

We know that our answer can never be greater than 358 since the dividend

is 340.1 and the divisor is 9.5;

Also,

Both values are to one decimal places and we can use this to solve the problem;

9 can divide 340 in about 37 place with a remainder of 7,

So, it is appropriate to make the solution 35.8