Shortcut to divide any 2 digit number by 5

Using this shortcut method to divide, You can divide any 2 digit number by 5 within seconds.

Let us see the steps on how to divide any number by 5

Step 1:Double the given number.

Step 2:Shift the decimal point to the left by one place.

Now we shall practice some examples using this trick

Step 1:By doubling 42 we get 84.

Step 2:By shifting the decimal point to the left by one place we get 8.4

Ans 42/5=8.4

Step 1:By doubling 18 we get 36.

Step 2:By shifting the decimal point to the left by one place we get 3.6

Ans 18/5=3.6