a. \( 36642 \div 22 \)

When you divide \( 36642 \) by \( 22 \), you get \( 1665.545454... \), indicating that the division results in a repeating decimal. This means that the result can be expressed as \( 1665 \) with a remainder, or perhaps in fraction form as \( 1665 \frac{12}{22} \) which simplifies down to \( 1665 \frac{6}{11} \), allowing for pawing through all those counterintuitive decimal details! Fun fact: Long division might seem tedious today, but it was essential before calculators ruled the world. Back in the day, students spent heaps of time mastering this skill, making them human calculators! So next time you break out the division, channel your inner math wizard—no magic wand needed!