We have hundreds of course questions with personalized recommendations + Account 100% premium
To solve the division of by 100, we follow these steps:
Let's work through this:
Original number:
Step 1: Current position of the decimal in is between 9 and 1.
Step 2: Move the decimal two places to the left:
- First move: From between 9 and 1 to before 9, it becomes
- Second move: Insert an extra 0 to the left, resulting in
Therefore, the result of is .
The correct choice matches the calculated result, which confirms choice : .
Solve the following exercise:
Division makes numbers smaller, so the decimal moves toward zero (left). Think of it as the opposite of multiplication - when you multiply by 100, the decimal moves right making numbers bigger.
Add zeros as placeholders! In , after one move left you get , then add a zero to get .
Use this trick: Division = Decrease = move Left. Or think "when I divide by 100, my number gets 100 times smaller, so it needs more zeros after the decimal."
Yes! The number of zeros tells you how many places to move:
Multiply your answer by the original divisor. gives us back our starting number, so we know it's correct!
Get unlimited access to all 18 Decimal Fractions - Advanced questions, detailed video solutions, and personalized progress tracking.
Unlimited Video Solutions
Step-by-step explanations for every problem
Progress Analytics
Track your mastery across all topics
Ad-Free Learning
Focus on math without distractions
No credit card required • Cancel anytime