1. 4-8 Example 2 Divide. Multiply to make the divisor a whole number.
1. To eliminate the decimal in the divisor, multiply the divisor by 10.
10 × 0.4 = 4.0
When you multiply by 10, the decimal moves to the right 1 place.
Lesson 4-8 Example 2

2. 4-8 Example 2 Divide. Multiply to make the divisor a whole number.
2. Multiply the dividend by the same power of 10.
10 × = 482.4
Lesson 4-8 Example 2

3. 4-8 Example 2 Divide. Multiply to make the divisor a whole number.–4
08 –08
02 –00
24 –24
3. Divide.
Place the decimal
point in the quotient
directly above where it is in the dividend.
Lesson 4-8 Example 2

4. 4-8 Example 2 Divide. Multiply to make the divisor a whole number.
4. The quotient is Check your answer by multiplying.
120.6 × 0.4 = 48.24
Lesson 4-8 Example 2