148.5 divide by 1/6

i have no idea how to divide a decimal

asked Feb 28, 2012 in order of operations by anonymous

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Problem: 148.5 divide by 1/6
i have no idea how to divide a decimal

In this case, it isn't necessary. This problem
is about dividing by a fraction. Invert the
fraction and multiply.

148.5 / (1/6) = 148.5 * (6/1)
148.5 * 6 = 891

answered Dec 7, 2015 by CWA Level 11 User (78,600 points)

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