Question

Construct an Argument: Which is greater, 40 x 1/4 or 40 divided by 1/4? EXPLAIN.

Answer 1

Answer:

40 × 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

That is greater because 40 is being multiplied.

Answer 2

Answer:

40 divided by 1/4

Step-by-step explanation:

    When multiplying or dividing by a fraction, dividing will (I think) always result in a larger number than multiplying. This is because you are multiplying a number by less than one, but when you divide, you are dividing by a number less than 1 (which will result in more).

    We can also prove this by solving them, 40 x 1/4 = 10 while 40 divided by 1/4 is equal to 160. This math speaks for itself. :)

Have a nice day!

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- Heather