Which statement shows the correct reasoning for finding 12divided by 3/8 A. multiply 12 by 8,then divide by 3 B. multiply 12 by 3 than divide by 8 C. multiply 3 by 8,then divide by 12 D. multiply 12 by

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Which statement shows the correct reasoning for finding 12divided by 3/8

A. multiply 12 by 8,then divide by 3

B. multiply 12 by 3 than divide by 8

C. multiply 3 by 8,then divide by 12

D. multiply 12 by 1/8, then multiply by 3

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Answer:

Option A is the right one

FredG answered May 17, 2022

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12 ÷ 3/8

12×8/3

=
12×8
---------
3

96
------
3

32

so option A is correct

James Kleeh answered May 22, 2022

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