Question

Eli evaluated 23 ÷ 38 and got an answer of 179. Which statement about his answer is true? CLEAR CHECK It is incorrect because thirds and eighths cannot be divided to make ninths. It is correct because 38 of 23 is 179. It is correct because 179 • 38 equals 23. It is incorrect because a quotient cannot be greater than the number that is divided.

Answer 1

Staement 1 and statement 4 are true

Staement 1: It is incorrect because thirds and eighths cannot be divided to make ninths

Statement 4: It is incorrect because a quotient cannot be greater than the number that is divided.

Solution:

Given that, Eli evaluated 23 ÷ 38 and got an answer of 179.

Now, let us check the given statements

1) It is incorrect because thirds and eighths cannot be divided to make ninths

It seems right because when 3 is divided by 8, it will give an fractional value. So this statement is correct

2) It is correct because 38 of 23 is 179

It is wrong as 38 x 23 ≠ 179 and not even related to the question.

3) It is correct because 179 • 38 equals 23

It is wrong because 179 x 38 ≠ 23

4) It is incorrect because a quotient cannot be greater than the number that is divided.

It is right as the dividend can not be smaller than the quotient.

Hence, the 1st and 4th statements are right.