Question

When an one- digit number is divided by a two-digit number the result is 0.225. Find the numbers.

• A. 9, 40
• B. 18, 40
• C. 1, 40
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A 9, 40

Given decimal is 0.225.
Now, 0.225 = $\frac{225}{1000}$

= $\frac{9\times 25}{40\times 25}$

= $\frac{9}{40}$

$\because$ 9 is an one-digit number and 40 is a two-digit number.
$\therefore$ Required numbers are 9, 40.