Which of these is equal to 3/4 ÷ 3?
- 1/4
- 9/4
- 1/12
- 4
Worked answer
- 3/4 ÷ 3 = 3/4 × 1/3.
- = 3/12 = 1/4.
Answer: 1/4
The mistake this question tests
Habit
Calculation slip
Dividing by 3 makes it smaller: a third of 3 quarters is 1 quarter.
How to fix it at home →Wrong answers children often give:
- 9/4 Calculation slip
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