Question

Which two problems below does this model represent?

12 x 2
24 ÷ 6
6 x 4
24 x 6

Answer 1

6 x 4

24 ÷ 6

Explanation:

6 x 4 – There are 6 boxes with 4 stars in each box. When something looks like this, it mean multiplication.

24 ÷ 6 – There are 24 stars in total. Those 24 stars are being divided by 6 boxes. In the end there are 4 stars in each box. (So basically, 24 ÷ 6 = 4)