Simplify: (12 ÷ 9) × 3
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Simplify: (12 ÷ 9) × 3
Answer: C. 4 — ConceptMultiplication and division have equal precedence. When both occur in one expression, evaluate them from left to right. Parentheses group the…
- A.
5
- B.
6
- C.
4
- D.
8
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Correct answer: C
Concept
Multiplication and division have equal precedence. When both occur in one expression, evaluate them from left to right. Parentheses group the expression to be evaluated.
Application
Evaluate the division first: 12 ÷ 9 = 4 ÷ 3.
Multiply the quotient by 3: (4 ÷ 3) × 3 = 4.
Cross-check
Rewrite the expression as a single fraction: (12 × 3) ÷ 9 = 36 ÷ 9 = 4. Both methods give the same result, so the simplified value is 4.
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