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How does a number line help to show that 3 divided by 1/4 is equal to 3x4

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To show that 3 divided by 1/4 is equal to 3x4 on a number line:

1. Draw a number line starting from 0 and mark every 1/4 division.

2. Label 3 divisions with the corresponding value '3'.

3. Move 4 divisions in the same direction as that of 3 divisions.

4. Mark the point at 4 divisions and label it as ’12’.

5. From the starting point to the point labelled ‘12’, there are 7 divisions.

6. Since each division represents a quantity of 1/4, dividing 3 by 1/4 (or multiplying by 4) will result in a total of 12, or 3x4.

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