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For what value of K is the equation 0.048 / K = 0.6 true?
0.08
0.8
0.008
8
0.08
Given: The equation given is 0.048 / K = 0.6.
The equation given is 0.048 / K = 0.6.
K=0.60.048тАЛ
Shift the decimal point of both the numerator and denominator to the right by one position to get 0.48 / 6, then divide 0.48 by 6 to get 0.08.
Confusing the number of decimal places when dividing decimals, such as misplacing the decimal to result in 0.8 or 0.008.
Set up the equation
To solve for K, rearrange the given equation K0.048тАЛ=0.6 by multiplying both sides by K and dividing by 0.6.
K=0.60.048тАЛ
Simplify decimal division
To eliminate the decimal in the denominator, multiply both numerator and denominator by 10, resulting in 60.48тАЛ.
K=60.48тАЛ
Final calculation
Dividing 0.48 by 6, we perform the division 48├╖6=8 and adjust the decimal place two positions to the left.
K=0.08
A is correct because the quotient of 0.048 divided by 0.6 equals 0.08.
This type of decimal manipulation is frequently tested in Data Interpretation and Simplification sections of competitive exams to check speed and accuracy.