Question

Sakura solved a fraction division problem using the rule "multiply by the reciprocal." Look at her work. 7 ÷ 2/ 5 1/ 7 × 2/ 5 = 2/35 Did she solve the problem correctly?

Answer 1

Answer:

D. No. She multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.

Step-by-step explanation:

A. Yes. She solved the problem correctly.

B. No. She multiplied the dividend by the divisor instead of finding the reciprocal.

C. No. She multiplied the denominators instead of finding a common denominator.

D. No. She multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.

Her workings

7 ÷ 2/ 5

=1/ 7 × 2/ 5

= 2/35

Dividend=7

Divisor=2/5

The correct working

7 ÷ 2/ 5

=7 × 5/2

=35/2

Answer 2

Answer:

D

Step-by-step explanation:

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