Mathematics
Grade-3-
Easy
Question
Balance the equation. 20 ÷ 5 = 2 x ____.
- 2
- 3
- 4
- 5
Hint:
Multiplication are repetitive addition and division are repetitive subtraction.
The correct answer is: 2
Here, we have to find the missing number.
20 ÷ 5 = 2 × __
Let the missing number be y.
20 ÷ 5 = 2 × y
Or, 4 = 2y
Or, y = 4/2
Or, y = 2
Hence, the correct option is (a).
Multiplication and division are related to each other. Division is the inverse of multiplication.
