Question

Which equation gives the number of 1/4 centimeter that are in 7/8 centimeter?

A. 1/4 divided by 7/8 = 2/7
B. 7/8 divided by 1/4 = 7/2
C. 7/8 divided by 1/4= 7/32
D. 1/4 divided by 7/8= 32/7

Answer 1

The answer is B.

remember to use the reciprocal when dividing with fractions

Answer 2

Answer: B.
`(7)/(8)\text{ divided by}(1)/(4)=(7)/(2)`

Explanation:

Expression to represent the number of a in b (where b>a) is given by :-

`b/ a=(b)/(a)`

Similarly, the expression to represent the number of
`(1)/(4)` centimeter that are in
`(7)/(8)` centimeter.

`(7)/(8)/(1)/(4)\\\\=(7)/(8)*(4)/(1)=(7)/(2)`

Hence, the correct answer is
`(7)/(8)\text{ divided by }(1)/(4)=(7)/(2)`