What is 24 divided by 0.6? Algebra Properties of Real Numbers Division of Rational Numbers 1 Answer Tony B Feb 6, 2016 40 Explanation: #24/0.6" is exactly the same in final value as "(24xx10)/(0.6xx10)# Because multiplying by #10/10# is the same as multiplying the whole thing by 1. It just looks different. This idea is exactly like: #1/2=2/4=4/8# So, write #24/0.6" as " 240/6# and #240 -: 6 = 40# Answer link Related questions How do you divide rational numbers? How do you divide rational numbers in fraction form? What is the rule in dividing positive and negative rational numbers? How do you divide rational mixed numbers? How do you divide rational numbers in decimal form? How do you divide rational numbers with variables? Is division of rational numbers associative? Is division of rational numbers closed? Is division of rational numbers commutative? What is a reciprocal of a number? See all questions in Division of Rational Numbers Impact of this question 8246 views around the world You can reuse this answer Creative Commons License