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Construct an Argument:
Which is greater, 40 x 1/4 or 40 divided by 1/4? EXPLAIN.

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Answer:

40 divided by 1/4 is greater

Explanation:

40×1/4= 40/4 =10

while


(40)/(1 / 4) = (40)/(1) * (4)/(1) = 40 * 4 = 160

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