Question

long division 8)68.8

Answer 1

To perform long division with \( 68.8 \div 8 \), follow these steps:

1. **Set up the division**: Write 68.8 (the dividend) under the long division symbol and 8 (the divisor) outside.

2. **Divide the whole number part**:
- Look at the first digit (6). Since 8 cannot go into 6, look at the first two digits (68).
- Determine how many times 8 goes into 68. \( 8 \times 8 = 64 \), which fits.
- Write 8 above the division line (over the 68) and subtract 64 from 68, which gives you 4.

3. **Bring down the next digit**:
- Bring down the next digit of the dividend (the 8), making it 48.

4. **Divide again**:
- Determine how many times 8 goes into 48. \( 8 \times 6 = 48 \).
- Write 6 above the division line (over the 8) and subtract 48 from 48, which gives you 0.

5. **Account for the decimal**:
- Since we initially wrote 68.8, be sure to place the decimal point directly above the decimal in the dividend (after the 6) on the division line.

Putting all of this together:
- The answer to \( 68.8 \div 8 \) is **8.6**.

Thus,

\[
68.8 \div 8 = 8.6
\]