alleryWhich pair of answers belongs to (24 ÷ 6) ÷ 2 and 24 ÷ (6 ÷ 2)?
A4 and 12
BBoth are 8
C2 and 8
DBoth are 2
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: C. 2 and 8
1. (24 ÷ 6) ÷ 2 = 4 ÷ 2 = 2.
2. 24 ÷ (6 ÷ 2) = 24 ÷ 3 = 8.
3. So grouping changes the answer.
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