Question

Bryan created the model to solve 1/2 ÷ 1/8. Do you agree or disagree with his work? If Bryan made a mistake, explain how to solve the problem correctly.

Answer 1

Bryan should have split the
`(1)/(2)` into four equal parts (not 8). Each smaller part is
`(1)/(8)`

Note how
`(4)/(8)` reduces to
`(1)/(2)`

Since there are 4 smaller parts or groups, this means

`(1)/(2) / (1)/(8) = 4`

Refer to the diagram below.