To determine who is correct, we need to divide 18.8 by 1.6 and compare the answer to Natasha's and Jorge's responses.
a. To find the quotient, we divide 18.8 by 1.6:
18.8 ÷ 1.6 = 11.75
Natasha's answer is indeed correct. Therefore, Natasha is correct, not Jorge.
b. Natasha's calculation is accurate, as 18.8 divided by 1.6 equals 11.75. On the other hand, Jorge made an error by misplacing the decimal point in his answer. He placed the decimal two places to the right instead of one, resulting in 1.175. This indicates that Jorge made a mistake while determining where to place the decimal.
Natasha and Jorge were asked to find the quotient to the decimal division problem 18.8÷1.6. Natasha says her answer is 11.75. Jorge says his answer is 1.175. a. Who is correct? Natasha or Jorge? b. Explain how you know who is correct. Include in your explanation at least one possible error the student who was incorrect made.
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