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What does 2.64 divided by .02 equal?

  1. 132

  2. 126

  3. 130

  4. 140

The correct answer is: 132

When dividing 2.64 by 0.02, you can simplify the process by eliminating the decimal. This can be achieved by multiplying both the numerator and the denominator by 100, resulting in the equivalent expression of 264 divided by 2. Performing the division: 264 ÷ 2 equals 132. Thus, the correct answer, 132, is obtained from the calculation. It's important to recognize how moving the decimal places can simplify arithmetic operations, leading to clearer and more straightforward calculations.