Question

a student say that she is confused by the difference between a | b, which means “ a divides b “ and a/b, which is read “ a divided by b”. How would help her resolve her confusion?

Answer 1

Explanation:

1) a | b represents “ a divides b “ .

Here, the given statements implies that

a is the DIVISOR , and b is the DIVIDEND

and the given expression is b ÷ a .

2) a/b, represents “ a divided by b”

Here, the given statements implies that

b is the DIVISOR , and a is the DIVIDEND

and the given expression is a ÷ b .