Vedic Maths Worksheet 1: How to divide when divisor is 5

Revision of Basic Concepts
 

What is this method?

This is a special kind of division method used to divide numbers when the divisor is 5. This method is derived from the ancient mathematical methods by Vedic sutras. This method is considered to be one of the easiest methods in the division. Using this method, one can perform division of any number as long as the divisor is 5.

How to use this method?

One has to follow a few simple steps to perform this method. First, one has to double the dividend. Next one needs to put a decimal point before the unit place.

Q. Solve the following problems using the given method. 

1. 12 by 5
2. 89 by 5
3. 63 by 5
4. 27 by 5
5. 89 by 5
6. 99 by 5
7. 66 by 5
8. 47 by 5
9. 36 by 5
10. 86 by 5
11. 333 by 5
12. 456 by 5
13. 696 by 5
14. 287 by 5
15. 325 by 5
16. 398 by 5
17. 678 by 5
18. 293 by 5
19. 469 by 5
20. 253 by 5

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Answer Key

Answers

1. 2.4
2. 17.8
3. 12.6
4. 5.4
5. 17.8
6. 19.8
7. 13.2
8. 9.4
9. 7.2
10. 17.2
11. 66.6
12. 91.2
13. 139.2
14. 57.4
15. 79.6
16. 65
17. 135.6
18. 58.6
19. 93.8
20. 50.6

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