Question
When dividing 8,164 by 78.5, what is the place value of the last digit in the quotient?
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To find the place value of the last digit in the quotient when dividing 8,164 by 78.5, we first perform the division.
We have:
\[
\frac{8164}{78.5} \approx 104.5
\]
Now, examining the quotient:
- The whole number part is 104.
- The decimal part is .5.
The last digit in the quotient (which is 104.5) is 5.
In terms of place value, the 5 is in the tenths place.
Thus, the answer is:
**tenths**
We have:
\[
\frac{8164}{78.5} \approx 104.5
\]
Now, examining the quotient:
- The whole number part is 104.
- The decimal part is .5.
The last digit in the quotient (which is 104.5) is 5.
In terms of place value, the 5 is in the tenths place.
Thus, the answer is:
**tenths**