what is 73.44 divided by 3.6??
punch it in a calculator
yeah exactly use a calculator!!
the answer is 20.4
Just in case the calculator is not available, it might be better if you learn how to do long division without a calculator. You will feel more confident, if you learn to do this on your own.
http://www.mathsisfun.com/long_division2.html
http://www.coolmath4kids.com/long-division/long-division-lesson-1.html
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_division
I hope this helps a little more. Thanks for asking.
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To divide 73.44 by 3.6, you can use a calculator or perform long division. The answer, as you mentioned, is 20.4. However, in case you don't have access to a calculator, here's how you can do long division:
1. Write the dividend (73.44) inside the long division symbol (÷) and the divisor (3.6) outside the symbol.
```
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3.6 | 73.44
```
2. Divide the first digit of the dividend (7) by the divisor (3.6). Write the quotient (2) above the line. Multiply the quotient (2) by the divisor (3.6) and write the result (7.2) below the dividend.
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2
__________
3.6 | 73.44
- 7.2
```
3. Subtract the result obtained in step 2 (7.2) from the first part of the dividend (7.3) to get the remainder. Write the remainder (0.24) below the line.
```
2
__________
3.6 | 73.44
- 7.2
0.24
```
4. Bring down the next digit from the dividend (4) to the right of the remainder.
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2.
__________
3.6 | 73.44
- 7.2
0.24
4
```
5. Divide the new number (4.24) by the divisor (3.6) as in step 2. Write the quotient (1) above the line. Multiply the quotient (1) by the divisor (3.6) and write the result (3.6) below the new number.
```
21
__________
3.6 | 73.44
- 7.2
0.24
4
- 3.6
```
6. Subtract the result obtained in step 5 (3.6) from the new number (4.24) to get the remainder. Write the remainder (0.64) below the line.
```
21
__________
3.6 | 73.44
- 7.2
0.24
4
- 3.6
0.64
```
7. Since the remainder (0.64) is smaller than the divisor (3.6), we have completed the long division. The final answer is the quotient (20.4), which can also be represented as 20 remainder 0.64.
If you practice this method, you can perform long division without relying on a calculator. Hope this helps in case you don't have access to one!