Question

Which statement shows the correct reasoning for finding 12divided by 3/8

A. multiply 12 by 8,then divide by 3

B. multiply 12 by 3 than divide by 8

C. multiply 3 by 8,then divide by 12

D. multiply 12 by 1/8, then multiply by 3

Answer 1

Option A is the right one

Answer 2

12 ÷ 3/8

12×8/3

=
12×8
---------
3

96
------
3


32

so option A is correct