Question

The steps to convert 37 over 4 to a decimal are shown below:


Division is shown with divisor 4, quotient 9.21, and dividend 37 labeled as Step 1. The numbers below 37 in sequence are subtract 36 lebeled as Step 2, 10 labeled as Step 3, subtract 6 labeled as step 4, 4, subtract 4, and 0.


In what step is the first error?

Answer 1

Answer:

Step 4

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that

$\frac{37}{4}$

We have to convert $\frac{37}{4}$ into decimal.

Divisor:The number which  divides the dividend.

Dividend:The number which is divided by divisor.

Quotient:The number obtained when the divisor divides the dividend.

$\frac{37}{4}=9.25$

Step:1

Dividend 37

Step 2:

37

-36

=1

Step 3:

10

Step 4:

10

-8

=2

Step 5:

20

-20

=0

Hence, the first error in step 4.