1. **State the problem:** We need to calculate $12.75 \div 0.15$. 2. **Rewrite the division to avoid decimals:** Multiply both the dividend and divisor by 100 to eliminate decimals: $$12.75 \div 0.15 = \frac{12.75 \times 100}{0.15 \times 100} = \frac{1275}{15}$$ 3. **Perform the division $1275 \div 15$ using long division:** - Divide 1275 by 15. - 15 goes into 127 eight times because $15 \times 8 = 120$. - Subtract 120 from 127 to get 7. - Bring down the next digit 5 to make 75. - 15 goes into 75 five times because $15 \times 5 = 75$. - Subtract 75 from 75 to get 0. 4. **Write the quotient:** The quotient is $85$. 5. **Final answer:** $$12.75 \div 0.15 = 85$$ This means $0.15$ fits into $12.75$ exactly 85 times.