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In Mathematics / Middle School | 2014-10-17

Calculate the following:

\[ 8 \div \frac{1}{5} \]

Any help would be appreciated!

Asked by Katn1ssEverdeen

Answer (3)

8 : 5 1 ​ = 8 ⋅ 5 = 40

Answered by konrad509 | 2024-06-10

it's just like 8/1 divided by 1/5=40 even if you do it on a piece of paper that might help! but thats just my opinion!!

Answered by Yentirb | 2024-06-10

To calculate 8 ÷ 5 1 ​ , we multiply by the reciprocal of 5 1 ​ , which is 5 . This leads us to the result of 8 × 5 = 40 . Thus, the answer is 40 .
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Answered by Anonymous | 2024-12-26