Question 23 of 60intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical2 marks

265 ÷ 5 (using splitting strategy)

Correct Answer

Step 1: Split 265 into convenient parts: 250 + 15

Step 2: 250 ÷ 5 = 50

Step 3: 15 ÷ 5 = 3

Step 4: 50 + 3 = 53

Answer: 53

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Explanation

We can split 265 into convenient parts: 265 = 250 + 15. Then 250 ÷ 5 = 50 and 15 ÷ 5 = 3. So 265 ÷ 5 = 50 + 3 = 53. This strategy of splitting the dividend into multiples of the divisor makes division easier.

Solution Steps

  1. Step 1: Split 265 into convenient parts: 250 + 15

  2. Step 2: 250 ÷ 5 = 50

  3. Step 3: 15 ÷ 5 = 3

  4. Step 4: 50 + 3 = 53

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