Question

Write a numerical expression for the verbal phrase. The quotient of 81 and 3.

A. 3÷81
B. 27
C. 81÷3
D.81×3​

Answer 1

C. 81÷3

Explanation:

We want to write a numerical expression for the phrase: "the quotient of 81 and 3"

Quotient indicates division, so we must divide 81 by 3.

81÷3

This can be further simplified, but the questions asks for a numerical expression. This is defined as an expression with numbers and at least one operation. So, B is correct, because 81 divided by 3 is 27, but it is not a numerical expression.

Therefore, the best answer choice is C. 81÷3