Divide. $8)\overline { 2 7 3 . 6 }$
A) 34.15
B) 34.7
C) 34.2
D) 35.2
E) 34.1

Question

Divide. $8)\overline  { 2 7 3 . 6 }$
A) 34.15
B) 34.7
C) 34.2
D) 35.2
E) 34.1

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

To divide the repeating decimal, we can use long division.

```
       82.736
    ----------
  8 |  727.36
      64
    ------
       87
       80
       ---
        73
        64
        --
         96
         88 
         --
          84
          80
          --
           40
```

Therefore, the answer is 82.736 ÷ 8 = 34.2175 which rounds to 34.2, making choice (C) the best answer.

Divide 8)273.6‾8)\overline { 2 7 3 . 6 }8)273.6 A) 3415 B) 34

Divide $8)\overline { 2 7 3 . 6 }$ A) 3415
B) 34