Question

Divide. Give special attention to the order of division.

a. 72 ÷ 9 ÷ 2
b. (18 ÷ 6) 3
c. 45 ÷ 5 ÷ 3
d. 144 ÷ (12 ÷ 2)

Answer 1

A= 4

B= 9(assuming it is a multiplication between bracket and 3)

C= 3

D= 24

Answer 2

A) 4

B) 9

C) 3

D) 24

Explanation:

A) Very straight forward. 72 divided by 9 is 8 divided by 2 is 4

B) Work inside the parenthesis first! 18 divided by 6 is 3 times 3 is 9

C) Very straight forward. 45 divided by 5 is 9 divided by 3 is 3

D) Work inside the parenthesis first! 12 divided by 2 is 6 and 144 divided by 6 is 24