Question

After completing the fraction division 5 divided by five-thirds, Miko used the multiplication shown to check her work.

3 times five-thirds = StartFraction 3 Over 1 EndFraction times five-thirds = StartFraction 15 Over 3 EndFraction or 5

Which is the most accurate description of Miko’s work?
Miko found the correct quotient and checked her work using multiplication correctly.
Miko found the correct quotient but checked her work using multiplication incorrectly.
Miko found an incorrect quotient but checked her work using multiplication correctly.
Miko found an incorrect quotient and checked her work using multiplication incorrectly.

Answer 1

Miko was wrong in the first step where he multiplied 3 by (5/3). It should be 5 multiplied by (3/5). He has done multiplication incorrectly.

Explanation: