Question 21 of 29intermediate🔧 ApplyNumerical3 marks
The following problem was set by Sridharacharya in his book, Patiganita. "6 1/4 is divided by 2 1/2, and 60 1/4 is divided by 3 1/2. Tell the quotients separately." Can you try to solve it by converting the fractions into decimals?
(a)
6 1/4 ÷ 2 1/2
Answer
2.5
(b)
60 1/4 ÷ 3 1/2
Answer
17.2142857...
Explanation
(a) 6.25 ÷ 2.5 = 2.5 (b) 60.25 ÷ 3.5 = 17.2142857...