To find the answer to 48 divided by 5, we start by performing the division.
When we divide 48 by 5, we want to see how many times 5 can fit into 48. The closest whole number is 9 because 5 times 9 equals 45, which is less than 48. If we try 10, which would be 5 times 10 equals 50, we exceed 48.
Next, we calculate the remainder. We subtract 45 from 48, which leaves us with 3. Thus, we can express the result as:
- Quotient: 9
- Remainder: 3
Therefore, the division can be stated in two ways:
- As a mixed number: 9 and 3/5
- As a decimal: 9.6 (where 3 divided by 5 equals 0.6)
In summary, 48 divided by 5 equals 9 with a remainder of 3, or 9.6 when expressed as a decimal.