Multiply or divide as indicated.19.967/9.74

Key Concepts

Division of Decimals

Dividing decimals involves shifting the decimal point to the right to convert the divisor into a whole number. The same shift must be applied to the dividend. For example, in the expression 19.967 ÷ 9.74, you would multiply both numbers by 100 to eliminate the decimals, simplifying the division process.

Order of Operations

The order of operations is a set of rules that dictates the sequence in which calculations should be performed to ensure consistent results. In this case, since the operation is straightforward division, it follows the basic arithmetic rules without the need for parentheses or other operations.

Significant Figures

Significant figures are the digits in a number that contribute to its precision. When performing division, the result should be rounded to the same number of significant figures as the measurement with the least significant figures. This ensures that the final answer reflects the precision of the original numbers involved.