What is 52.72 ÷ 4?

To find the value of 52.72 divided by 4, you perform a straightforward division calculation.

First, consider how many times 4 goes into each part of the number 52.72. You take 52 and determine that 4 can fit into 52 a total of 13 times since 4 multiplied by 13 equals 52. This gives you a whole number result so far.

Next, you consider the remaining decimal part. The decimal .72 divided by 4 equals 0.18, as you can calculate .72 as 72 hundredths, and dividing 72 by 4 gives you 18, and don't forget to place the decimal point.

Adding these results together, you get 13 from the whole number division and 0.18 from the decimal portion, leading to a combined total of 13.18.

This method confirms that the correct answer is indeed 13.18, ensuring that the division is accurate and each component has been appropriately handled.