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The answer is 0.0362

When dividing a decimal by a decimal, the process requires one extra step. In order to divide, you need to make the divisor into a whole number by multiplying it by either 10, 100, 1000, or whatever is needed to make it whole, and whatever you do to the divisor, you must also do the dividend. So for example:

would become
and then you would solve it normally.

REPRODUCTION

The Female Reproductive System
The female reproductive system is responsible for producing the egg cells and hormones and transporting the egg cells to the site of fertilization; if conception occurs, the beginning stages of pregnancy take place. If fertilization does not happen, the system is designed to shed the uterine lining, or menstruate. The female reproductive system is located internally in the pelvis and consists of the vagina, the cervix, the uterus (the major organ that accommodates the growing fetus and pushes the fetus out during delivery), the fallopian tubes (the source of fertilization), and the ovaries.

GREEK

Medieval Greek
Medieval Greek, also known as Byzantine Greek, was spoken during the Byzantine Empire from 600 to the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople in 1453. It was the only language used in government and it is still the language used in the Greek Orthodox Church. Medieval Greek is considered to be the link between Ancient Greek and Modern Greek. Over time, neighboring languages and the languages of conquerors came to influence and shape the language.

ROME

The Fall of Rome
The Western Empire of Rome collapsed in 476 with an attack from the Visigoths. In 1453, the Eastern Empire collapsed, thus ending the great Roman Empire. There were several contributing factors that led to the fall of Rome, including its grand size, making it hard to control its people; the influence and spread of the newly formed religion, Christianity; the spread of Islam; attacks from barbarians; inflation; and even lead poisoning.

SPEAKING

Diction
Now that you understand how your voice works, it is important to know useful tools to help in using your voice. Diction means two things. It is the pronouncing of the words clearly so as to be understood by those listening to you, and it also relates to one’s choice of words while speaking or writing so that what you are saying relates to the audience or listeners and has meaning.

DECIMALS

Rounding Decimals
Rounding with decimals is similar to rounding with any other kind of numbers. If the number in the thousandths is 4 or less, then that number is dropped and the number in the hundredths place remains. For example, 0.983 would be rounded to 0.98. If the number in the thousandths is 5 or higher, then the number is rounded to the nearest hundredth. For example, 0.986 would turn into 0.99. This same rule applies whether you are rounding from the tenths, the hundredths, or the thousandths.

REPRODUCTION

Fetal Development
Immediately upon fertilization, the sex of the child is determined. In the first four weeks, neural tubes, the foundation of the nervous system, will develop and the heart and a primitive circulatory system will form. By the third week, the embryo has developed along with a placenta, and its heart begins to beat. By day 40, the embryo is the size of a raspberry and has five fingers on each hand, and its brain waves can be detected. By week 12, the fetus breathes amniotic fluid, exercises, sleeps, awakens, and can open and close its mouth. By week 21, the fetus now weighs one pound. By week 36, the baby will weigh anywhere from six to nine pounds. By week 38, its heartbeat can be heard from outside of the womb and the baby is ready to come out.

GREEK

Modern Greek
Modern Greek refers to the language spoken from the fall of the Byzantine Empire in 1453 until now. There were two forms of the language spoken: Demotic and Katharévusa. Katharévusa was used for literature, scientific, administrative, and juridical purposes, and it was an imitation of the Classical Greek language. In 1976, Demotic was announced as the official language of Greece, and this is now known as Standard Modern Greek.

ROME

The Colosseum
Construction of the Colosseum, one of the best-known monumental structures associated with Rome, began in a.d. 72 and was completed eight years later. The amphitheater could seat 55,000 spectators and was 159 feet tall. Free games were held in the Colosseum for the public, representing power and prestige, and the events included comedy acts and gladiatorial fights to the death with animals and other gladiators.