Dividing a 2-digit number by 1 1/4

1. Select a 2-digit number.
2. Multiply by 8.
3. Move the decimal point one place to the left.

   Example:

1. The 2-digit number chosen to divide by 1 1/4 is 32.
2. Multiply by 8: 8 x 32 = 240 + 16 = 256
3. Move the decimal point one place to the left: 25.6
4. So 32 divided by 1 1/4 = 25.6.

   See the pattern?

1. The 2-digit number chosen to divide by 1 1/4 is 64.
2. Multiply by 8: 8 x 64 = 480 + 32 = 512
3. Move the decimal point one place to the left: 51.2
4. So 64 divided by 1 1/4 = 51.2.

Multiply from left to right for ease and accuracy. You will soon be doing this division by a mixed number quickly.