Question

Rewrite 2.568 - 1.2 to make the divisor a whole number. Select the answer

choice that shows the correct setup for long division and answer.

O A. 12)2.568 = 0.214

O B. 12) 2.568 = 2.14

O c. 12)

25.68 = 2.41

O D. 12) 25.68 = 2.14

SUBMIT

Answer 1

D. 12) 25.68 = 2.14

Explanation:

Given :

Divisor = 1.2

Dividend = 2.568

We can make the divisor a whole number by multiplying the divisor by 10,

i.e. Divisor = 1.2 x 10 = 12

Similarly , dividend = 2.568 x 10 = 25.68

Therefore,

2.14

12 | 25.68

(-) 24

16

(-) 12

48

(-) 48

0

Hence the answer is 2.14