Divide as in simple numbers, and point off the quotient as in
division of decimal fractions. (Art. 330.)

Obs. 1. In dividing Federal Money, if the number of decimals in the divisor
is the savie as that ui the dividend, the quotient will be a wlioU number,
(Art. 330. Obs. 1.)

2. When there are more decimals in the divisor than in the dividend, annex
as many ciphers to the dividend as are necessary to make its decimal places
rqual to those in the divisor. The quotient thence arising will be a whole
number. (Obs. 1.)

3. Aftei all the figures of the dividend are divided, if there is a remainder,
ciphers may be annexed to it, and the operation may be continued as in divi-
siao of decimals. (Art. 330. Obs. 3.) The ciphers thus annered muft be re-
garded as decimal places of the dividend.
9. How many gallons of molasses, at 28 cts. per gallon, can
you buy for 886.25 ?

QuxsT — 381. VlTiat is the rale for Division of Federal Money ? Obs. When then li a
jemainder after all the figures of the dividend ore divided, how proceed 1 When then an
Biore decimals in the divisor than in the dividend, how proceed 1



236 DIVISION OP [Sect. XI.
