Q1
What is the order of operations of multiplication and division?
As per the BODMAS rule, we divide first and then multiply, unless an expression is included in the bracket.
15 ÷ 3 x 2 = 5 x 2 = 10
15 ÷ (3 x 2) = 15 ÷ 6 = 2.5
Q2
What do we get when we multiply an integer with an integer?
Multiplication of an integer with an integer result in an integer itself.
Integer x Integer = Integer
Q3
How do you divide a number by a fraction?
If we divide a number by a fraction, we need to find the reciprocal of the given fraction first and then multiply it with the dividend. Say, 3 is divided by ⅓. Then,
3 ÷ (⅓)
Reciprocal of ⅓ is 3
Therefore,
3 x 3 = 9.
Q4
How to multiply decimal by a fraction?
If we have a decimal and a fraction to multiply, then we can convert the decimal into a fraction and then multiply with another fraction.
0.5 x ⅓
0.5 = 5/10 = ½
½ x ⅓ = ⅙
Q5
Is multiplication and division applicable to all the real numbers?
We can multiply and divide all the real numbers such as whole numbers, natural numbers, integers, rational numbers, irrational numbers.
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