Question

If multiplying by 1/4 makes a positive number smaller, then what dividing by 1/4 do to the value of the number? Explain your reasoning.

Answer 1

It would quadruple it.

Explanation:

When you divide by a fraction you first flip it then you multiply straight across. For example 3 / (1/4) you flip then multiply which gives you 3/1 * 4/1 = 12/1 which simplifies to 12