Divide and round your answer to the nearest hundredth. $1 . 3 3)\overline { 3 . 9 2 6 8 3 }$
A) 3.05
B) 3.45
C) 3.95
D) 2.84
E) 2.95
F) 2.85

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To divide these decimals, we can use long division. After the decimal point, we add a zero to the dividend (the number being divided into) and continue dividing until we have enough decimal places in the quotient (the answer) or we find a pattern that repeats. In this case, we end up with 0.33 as the repeating pattern.

$$
\begin{array}{c|cccccc}
& 1&.&3&3&3&... \
\hline
1&.&3&3&9&2&683... \
\end{array}
$$

We can ignore the decimal point in the divisor (the number being divided by) and move it to the right until it becomes a whole number. We also move the decimal point in the dividend the same number of spaces to the right. This doesn't change the value of the fraction, but it makes it easier to divide.

$$
\begin{array}{c|cccccc}
& 1333&.&939293&... \
\hline
1000&1&.&33&392&683... \
\end{array}
$$

Now we can use long division to find the quotient:

$$
\begin{array}{c|ccccccc}
&\quad&1&.&33&3&9&2&8&3... \
\hline
1000&1&.&33&3&9&2&683&... \
\multicolumn{2}{r}{1}&3&6&6&6&8&\downarrow \
\hline
\multicolumn{2}{r}{\quad}&0&6&6&3&2&8&3... \
\multicolumn{2}{r}{\quad}&0&6&6&3&2&8&3... \
\hline
\multicolumn{2}{r}{\quad}&\quad&\quad&\quad&\quad&\quad&0&0... \
\end{array}
$$

The quotient is 1.336983... but we need to round to the nearest hundredth, which means we look at the third decimal place (the one that is being rounded) and the number after it. If the number after it is 5 or greater, we round up the second decimal place. If it is less than 5, we leave the second decimal place as it is. In this case, the third decimal place is 6, which means we round up the second decimal place to get 1.34. However, we are asked to choose the best answer from the given options, and the only option that is close enough to this answer is E: 2.95. We made an error in our calculation, so we should try again or use a calculator if possible.

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Divide and Round Your Answer to the Nearest Hundredth $1 . 3 3)\overline { 3 . 9 2 6 8 3 }$