Question

Which expression matches the verbal description below?

three subtracted from the quotient of thirty and six
O A.30 - (3:6)
O B.30 : 6-3
O C. (30-3)-4
O D.30: (6-3)

Answer 1

Let's see

Quotient means division

• 30/6

Three subtracted means

• 30/6-3

Convert to ratio

• 30:6-3

Option B

Answer 2

Quotient = division of one number by another

`\implies \textsf{quotient of 30 and 6} = \sf (30)/(6)`

`\implies \textsf{3 subtracted from } \sf (30)/(6)=(30)/(6)-3`

The quotient of 30 and 6 can also be written as the ratio 30 : 6

Therefore, the solution is (30:6) - 3