Vedic Maths: Divide Any Number When Divisor is 5

This is a special kind of division method used to solve examples when the divisor is 5. This method is derived from the ancient mathematical methods by vedas. This method is considered to be one of the easiest methods in the division. Children from the age group 7 years and above are easily able to learn this method. Using this method, children will be able to perform division of any number including 2-3-4 or more digits when divisor is 5. This method requires knowledge of tables from 1 to 10. There are no other prerequisites required to learn this method. With a considerable amount of practice, children are able to solve these types of multiplication sums mentally too, without any pen and paper. This Vedic math trick is very useful in school math exams and competitive exams. One has to follow the below steps to learn this method. First, one has to double the dividend. Next, one needs to put a decimal point before the unit place.

Let's consider one example of dividing 34 by 5. In step one, you need to double the dividend. That will be equal to 68. Now, put the decimal point before the unit place. 6.8 is the answer here. Using the same steps, you can use this method with problems of 3,4,5 or more digits.