Question

Is it true that the order when dividing three real numbers does not effect the answer?

Answer 1

When dividing three real numbers the order can effect the answer.

Example:

8:4:2

1. 8:4:2=(8:4):2=2:2=1;

2. 8:4:2=8:(4:2)=8:2=4.

As you can see the results are different.

Answer: It is not true.

Answer 2

Yes, the order does matter. Real numbers include rational numbers, and whole numbers or integers are rational numbers. When dividing whole numbers, the order does matter.