2/3 of 8 is same as 2/3 ÷ 8, state whether the statement is True or False

Solution:

2/3 of 8 is written as 2/3 × 8 is not the same as 2/3 ÷ 8.

2/3 of 8 = 2/3 × 8 = 16/3

2/3 ÷ 8 = 2/3 × 1/8 = 2/24 = 1/12

Hence the statement is false.

✦ Try This: Evaluate 5 ____ 25/5 = 125/5

To solve the above problem you can follow the fractions and decimals rules to get the required answer.

☛ Also Check: NCERT Solutions for Class 7 Maths Chapter 2

NCERT Exemplar Class 7 Maths Chapter 2 Exercise Problem 53

2/3 of 8 is same as 2/3 ÷ 8, state whether the statement is True or False

Summary:

No, 2/3 of 8 is not the same as 2/3 ÷ 8

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