SSAT Math Question 204: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 204
8. Divide 155.8 by 8.2.
- A. 0.19
- B. 1.9
- C. 2.2
- D. 19
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The answer is D
Set up the division: 
. Move the decimals: 
. As two times 82 is greater than 155, start with a 1 over the second 5, multiply by 82, find the difference, bring down the 8, and determine how many times 82 goes into 738:
Set up a fraction and move the decimals: 
. Reduce by 2: 
. As 41 × 10 is 410, we know the result must be (D) or (E). Test choice (D): 41 × 19 = 779.