E ebolser New member Joined Apr 19, 2012 Messages 1 Apr 19, 2012 #1 Problem: Which equation shows the result of 42 divided by 15? a. 42 = 2x15 +12 b 42 = 20x2+4 c. 42 = 10x4+2 d. 42 = 5x3+27 Can anyone help how to solve and work these types of problems??:roll:
Problem: Which equation shows the result of 42 divided by 15? a. 42 = 2x15 +12 b 42 = 20x2+4 c. 42 = 10x4+2 d. 42 = 5x3+27 Can anyone help how to solve and work these types of problems??:roll:
tkhunny Moderator Staff member Joined Apr 12, 2005 Messages 11,325 Apr 19, 2012 #2 It appears to be looking for a division with a remainder. 45 / 15 = 2 Remainder 12 In other words, 45 = 2*15 + 12 Note: In a problem that mentions ONLY "15", you probably should pick the answer that actually has a "15" in it.
It appears to be looking for a division with a remainder. 45 / 15 = 2 Remainder 12 In other words, 45 = 2*15 + 12 Note: In a problem that mentions ONLY "15", you probably should pick the answer that actually has a "15" in it.
