Question 15

60

Dividing 7.50 by 0.125 results in 60, demonstrating the correct application of division with decimals.

A) 60

This option is correct as 7.50 divided by 0.125 equals 60. To understand this mathematically, one can convert 0.125 into a fraction, which is 1/8. Thus, 7.50 ÷ (1/8) is equivalent to 7.50 × 8, which indeed equals 60.

B) 6

Option B is incorrect because dividing 7.50 by 0.125 does not yield 6. If we perform the calculation, 7.50 ÷ 0.125 actually results in a much larger number, specifically 60, not 6.

C) 0.6

This option is also incorrect. A quotient of 0.6 would imply a much smaller result, which does not align with the actual calculation of 7.50 ÷ 0.125. The division clearly results in 60, far greater than 0.6.

D) 1/6

Option D is incorrect as well. The fraction 1/6 does not accurately represent the result of the division problem. The mathematical operation of dividing 7.50 by 0.125 results in a whole number, specifically 60, which is not equivalent to 1/6.

Conclusion

The correct answer, 60, is derived from accurately dividing 7.50 by 0.125, confirming that the other options do not reflect the true result of this division. All other choices are either significantly lower than the expected outcome or misinterpret the operation entirely.