Question

How to put 4 1/2 into a quotient of two integers?

a) 4 ÷ 1/2
b) 4 ÷ 2
c) 4 ÷ (1 + 1/2)
d) 4 ÷ (1 - 1/2)

Answer 1

The correct division expression for 4 1/2 is 4 ÷ (1 - 1/2), which equals 8.

Step-by-step explanation:

To put 4 1/2 into a quotient of two integers, we need to find a division expression that equals 4 1/2. Let's evaluate the options:

a) 4 ÷ 1/2 = 4 ÷ 0.5 = 8

b) 4 ÷ 2 = 2

c) 4 ÷ (1 + 1/2) = 4 ÷ (1.5) = 2.6667

d) 4 ÷ (1 - 1/2) = 4 ÷ (0.5) = 8

Among the given options, the correct division expression for 4 1/2 is 4 ÷ (1 - 1/2), which equals 8.