High School Placement Test (HSPT) Practice Test

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What is the result of 7.95 ÷ 1.5?

  1. 4.3

  2. 5.3

  3. 6.2

  4. 7.0

The correct answer is: 5.3

To find the result of dividing 7.95 by 1.5, you can set it up as a division problem. When performing the calculation, it's useful to eliminate the decimal for easier computation. You can multiply both the dividend (7.95) and the divisor (1.5) by 10 to convert them into whole numbers, resulting in 79.5 divided by 15. Now, performing the division: 79.5 ÷ 15 equals approximately 5.3. This calculation shows that when you divide 7.95 by 1.5, the quotient is indeed 5.3, which is reflected in the choices provided. Therefore, the answer is confirmed to be correct as it aligns with the mathematical operation performed.