JAMB Mathematics 1988 Question 4

Question 4

Fractions, Decimals and Approximation

Find correct to one dec. place, 0.24633 ÷ 0.0306

  1. A.0.8
  2. B.1.8
  3. C.8.0
  4. D.8.1
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: D (8.1)

Explanation

0.24633 ÷ 0.0306 = 24633 ÷ 3060 = 8.05, which is 8.1 to one decimal place.