To use base ten blocks for dividing 2.16 by 3, first represent 2.16 using the blocks: 2 whole units (two 1s) and 16 hundredths (sixteen 0.1s). Next, group the blocks into three equal parts to see how many blocks each group receives. Each group will get approximately 0.72, as you can represent this by distributing the blocks evenly. This visual method helps in understanding the division of decimals by breaking them down into manageable pieces.
To find out what number divided by 3 equals 72, you can multiply 72 by 3. This gives you 216. Therefore, 216 divided by 3 equals 72.
216
3
0.0185
31 divided dy 216 = 0.14351851851851852
To find out what number divided by 3 equals 72, you can multiply 72 by 3. This gives you 216. Therefore, 216 divided by 3 equals 72.
9
30.8571
216
0.1667
3
0.0185
4
31 divided dy 216 = 0.14351851851851852
54
36
9.8182