alleryDoes 8 ÷ 2 give the same answer as 2 ÷ 8?
AYes: both give 4
BNo: 4 against 6
CNo: 4 against 1/2
DNo: 4 against 1/4
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. No: 4 against 1/4
1. 8 ÷ 2 = 4.
2. 2 ÷ 8 = 1/4, which is not 4.
3. So order matters in division.
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