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Sort the Steps of the Trailing-Zeros Shortcut

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Drag the steps for using the trailing-zeros shortcut into the correct order.

Divide the simplified numbers.
Count the number of trailing zeros in the divisor.
Remove that many zeros from both the dividend and divisor.
Check: multiply quotient by original divisor to confirm.

Correct Answer

(1) Count the number of trailing zeros in the divisor.
(2) Remove that many zeros from both the dividend and divisor.
(3) Divide the simplified numbers.
(4) Check: multiply quotient by original divisor to confirm.

Explanation

Steps: (1) Count trailing zeros in divisor → (2) Remove that many from both → (3) Divide simplified numbers → (4) Verify with multiplication check.

Reference

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