Question

1. 72 tenths broken up into 9 groups gives ____ in each group.

Explanation:

Step1: Define total value

Total = 72 tenths = $\frac{72}{10}$

Step2: Divide into 9 groups

Group value = $\frac{72/10}{9}$ = $\frac{72}{10 \times 9}$

Step3: Simplify the expression

$\frac{72}{90}$ = $\frac{8}{10}$ = 8 tenths

Answer:

8 tenths (or $\frac{8}{10}$)