Useful Division Trick by "5" & "25"

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Divide any number by 5 Tricks :

Divide any number by 5 — Super Shortcut:

Trick:

Multiply the number by 2, then put a decimal before the last digit.

Steps:

1. Multiply the number by 2


2. Place a decimal 1 digit from the right

Divide any number by 25 Tricks :

Divide any number by 25 — Shortcut Trick

Trick:

1. Multiply the number by 4, then put a decimal before the last 2 digits.

2. N/25 = N × 4/100 = N × 4 ÷ 100

So multiplying by 4 and shifting the decimal 2 places left