Question

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Rashid solved a fraction division problem using the rule “multiply by the reciprocal.” His work is shown below.
3/4 divided by 9
3/4 x 1/9 = 3/36 or1/2
Which is the most accurate description of Rashid’s work?
A. Rashid solved the problem correctly.
B. Rashid multiplied the dividend by the divisor instead of finding the reciprocal.
C. Rashid multiplied the denominators instead of finding a common denominator.
D. Rashid multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.

Answer 1

bro this is middle school work, its B

Answer 2

As long as you mistyped Rashid's work and meant that the answer was 3/36 or 1/12, the answer would be

A. Rashid solved the problem correctly

Explanation:

When you are dividing, it is the same thing as multiplying by the reciprocal of that value. This means that

`((3)/(4) )/(9) =(3)/(4) *(1)/(9) =(1)/(12)`