Question

use long division to calculate the quotient. use the sketch tool or paper if it helps with your thinking. 176 ÷ 0.5

Explanation:

Step1: Convert divisor to integer

To make the divisor \(0.5\) an integer, multiply both the dividend and the divisor by \(10\). So we have \(176\times10 = 1760\) and \(0.5\times10=5\). Now the problem becomes \(1760\div5\).

Step2: Perform long division

Divide \(1760\) by \(5\). \(5\) goes into \(17\) three times (\(3\times5 = 15\)), subtract \(15\) from \(17\) to get \(2\). Bring down the \(6\) to make \(26\). \(5\) goes into \(26\) five times (\(5\times5 = 25\)), subtract \(25\) from \(26\) to get \(1\). Bring down the \(0\) to make \(10\). \(5\) goes into \(10\) two times (\(2\times5 = 10\)), subtract \(10\) from \(10\) to get \(0\). So \(1760\div5 = 352\).

Answer:

\(352\)