Question

12 didvided by two thirds
Think of a situation with a question that can be represented by the equation above. Describe the situation and question.

Answer 1

Answer:

12 divided by 2/3 is 8

A situation this can be used in is if you are dividing 12 pieces of candy between you and your two friends. Two-thirds of the candy will go to your friends.

Answer 2

12 divided by two thirds gives 18

What is an equation?

An equation is a mathematical statement which equate two algebraic expressions. An equation has an equal to (=) sign in between the expression.

How to find the value when 12 is divided by two thirds?

According ot the problem,

12 ÷ $\frac{2}{3}$

= 12 x $\frac{3}{2}$

= 18

What is the situation?

• If a number is divided by a fraction, then the number is multiplied by the reciprocal of the fraction.
• Here, in the problem 12 is to be multiplied with the reciprocal of  $\frac{2}{3}$.  

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