Question

What is the first step when applying properties of operations to divide 73.85 by 4.1?
Multiply the divisor and dividend by 10.
Multiply the divisor and dividend by 100.
Divide the divisor and dividend by 10.
Divide the divisor and dividend by 100.

Answer 1

Multiply the divisor and dividend by 10.

Reason: multiplying both by 10 moves the decimal one place right: 73.85 ÷ 4.1 = 738.5 ÷ 41, which makes the divisor a whole number.