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=== Division === | === Division === | ||
Division is the opposite of multiplication. First position the reticle over the | Division is the opposite of multiplication. First position the reticle over the dividend on the D slide. Then without moving the reticule, position the C slide so that the divisor is under the reticule. Read the quotient off of the D slide under the end of the C slide. | ||
'''Example:''' 2.62 / 1.31 = 2 | '''Example:''' 2.62 / 1.31 = 2 | ||