Divide any number by 5 short trick

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Short Trick: Multiply by 2, then move decimal one place left

Number ÷ 5 = Number × 2/10

That means: Double the number, then put a decimal before the last digit.

Example 1: 245 ÷ 5

• Double = 490


• Move decimal → 49.0
  Answer = 49

Example 2: 37 ÷ 5

• Double = 74


• Move decimal → 7.4
  Answer = 7.4

Example 3: 423562 ÷ 5

• Double = 847124


• Move decimal → 84712.4
  Answer = 84712.4