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(-16) ÷ 4 is not same as
a. (-4) ÷ 16
b. -(16 ÷ 4)
c. 16 ÷ (-4)
d. -4

Solution:

If we solve the given expression (-16) ÷ 4 using integer properties the final value will be -4. Now to determine from the above listed option which option is not giving the same output as the (-16) ÷ 4 we need to evaluate all the alternative options.

a) (-4) ÷ 16 = -1/4

b) -(16 ÷ 4) = -4

c) 16 ÷ (-4) = -4

d) -4 = (-16) ÷ 4 = -4

Therefore, on simplifying individual options we observe that the option (a) (-4) ÷ 16 = -1/4 is not the same as (-16) ÷ 4.

✦ Try This: Simplify (-81) ÷ 9.

Using the integer rules, division rules and the BODMAS rules we can determine the value of (-81) ÷ 9

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 1

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 1 Exercise Problem 20

(-16) ÷ 4 is not same as: (-4) ÷ 16, -(16 ÷ 4), 16 ÷ (-4), -4

Summary:

According to the integer rules, division rules, and the BODMAS rules, on simplifying individual options we observe that the value of (-16) ÷ 4 is not same as the option (a) (-4) ÷ 16 = -¼

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