Question

$\frac{4.025}{1.25}$ is equivalent to ____. (3 marks)

Answer 1

In 4.025, we have three digits to the right of the decimal point and in 1.25, there are three digits to the right of the decimal point. So, in the result the number of decimal places is 3 - 2 = 1. [1 Mark]
$\frac{4025}{125}$ = 32.2
So, $\frac{4.025}{1.25}$ = 3.22 [2 Mark]