To simplify [tex]\(\frac{659}{8}\)[/tex] and find the answer rounded to the nearest whole number, let's go through the steps:
1. Division:
- Start by dividing the numerator (659) by the denominator (8).
- Perform the division: [tex]\( 659 \div 8 \)[/tex].
- The result of this division is approximately [tex]\( 82.375 \)[/tex].
2. Rounding:
- Next, we need to round the result to the nearest whole number.
- Since [tex]\( 82.375 \)[/tex] is closer to 82 than it is to 83, we round down to 82.
Therefore, the fraction [tex]\(\frac{659}{8}\)[/tex] simplifies to [tex]\( 82.375 \)[/tex], and when rounded to the nearest whole number, the answer is [tex]\( 82 \)[/tex].
Among the given options:
- 83
- 84
- 82
The correct answer is [tex]\( 82 \)[/tex].
