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7 grade maths

How do you work out 6 divided by 0.5?

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ApprovedApproved Tutor Answer9 Months ago

To calculate 6 divided by 0.5, you can think of it as asking how many times 0.5 fits into 6.

Step-by-Step Calculation

Here’s how to do it:

  • First, recognize that dividing by 0.5 is the same as multiplying by 2. This is because 0.5 is half of 1.
  • So, instead of dividing, you can multiply: 6 × 2.
  • This gives you 12.

Final Result

Therefore, 6 divided by 0.5 equals 12.