when you simplify 2/4 it equals 1/2. Making them both equal the same.
2/3 when you double the numbers to make a bigger fraction you make 4/6.
2x2 = 4/ 3x3= /6 = 4/6
3/9 simplified is 1/3. Three goes into three one time, making the top one and three goes into 9 three times making the bottom 3.
When 9/12 is rounded down it is equivalent to 3/4
A product is the result of multiplication.
A quotient is the result of division.
So you're trying to find the quotient of a number (x) and 5 that equals 8.
Try plugging in the answers.
x/5=8
A. x=4
4/5=8 (Incorrect, 4 divided by 5 is 0.8)
B. x=8
8/5=8 (Incorrect, 8 divided by 5 is 1.6)
C. x=40
40/5=8 (Correct, 40 divided by 5 is 8)
D. x=80
80/5=8 (Incorrect, 80 divided by 5 is 16)
So your answer is C. 40
The quotient of 40 and 5 is 8.
It is equal because every 2000 pounds is 1 ton and 18000lb divided by 2000 equals 9.
