Pre-Algebra Examples

$8 \div 3.2$

Step 1

Set up the division problem in long division format.

$3$

$2$

$8$

Step 2

Move the decimal the same amount of places in both numbers until the divisor is a whole number.

$3$

$2$

$8$

$0$

Step 3

Divide $80$ by $32$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

			$2$
$3$	$2$	$8$	$0$

Step 4

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(2)$ by the divisor $32$ .

Step 5

Subtract $64$ from $80$ .

Step 6

Add a $0$ to the end of the dividend.

Step 7

Bring down the next number of the dividend.

Step 8

Divide $160$ by $32$ . Place this digit in the quotient on top of the division symbol.

Step 9

Multiply the newest quotient digit $(5)$ by the divisor $32$ .

Step 10

Subtract $160$ from $160$ .

Step 11

The result of division of $8 \div 3.2$ is $2.5$ .

$2.5$