Question

Which equation gives the number of 1/4 centimeter that are in 7/8 centimeter?

A. 1/4 divided by 7/8 = 2/7
B. 7/8 divided by 1/4 = 7/2
C. 7/8 divided by 1/4= 7/32
D. 1/4 divided by 7/8= 32/7

Answer 1

The answer is B.

remember to use the reciprocal when dividing with fractions

Answer 2

Answer: B. $\dfrac{7}{8}\text{ divided by}\dfrac{1}{4}=\dfrac{7}{2}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Expression to represent the number of a in b (where b>a) is given by :-

$b\div a=\dfrac{b}{a}$

Similarly, the expression to represent the number of $\dfrac{1}{4}$ centimeter that are in $\dfrac{7}{8}$ centimeter.

$\dfrac{7}{8}\div\dfrac{1}{4}\\\\=\dfrac{7}{8}\times\dfrac{4}{1}=\dfrac{7}{2}$

Hence, the correct answer is $\dfrac{7}{8}\text{ divided by }\dfrac{1}{4}=\dfrac{7}{2}$