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...