Question

Janet multiplied as follows 2×3=6 and 4×2= 8, so it is 6÷8. Is Janet’s reasoning correct?

a. Yes
b. No
c. Partially
d. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

Janet's reasoning is not correct. When we divide 6 by 8, we get 0.75, not 6÷8.

Step-by-step explanation:

No, Janet's reasoning is not correct. When we divide 6 by 8, we get 0.75, not 6÷8. Multiplication and division are not the same operation, although they are related. When we multiply two numbers together, we are finding the product, but when we divide two numbers, we are finding the quotient. The correct answer to 6÷8 is 0.75, which you can obtain by dividing 6 by 8 using long division or a calculator.