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In Mathematics / High School | 2014-11-24

What is the answer for the problem 480 divided by \(\frac{1}{3}\)?

Asked by jackiethebest

Answer (3)

to divide by a fraction, you invert the fraction and multiply so 480/(1/3)=480 times 3/1 or 1440

Answered by apologiabiology | 2024-06-10

480 ÷ 1/3 is the same as 480 × 3 because you have to reverse the fraction when it comes to division, and then multiply quantities. 480×3 = 1,440

Answered by CamilleEaton210 | 2024-06-10

To divide 480 by 3 1 ​ , you multiply 480 by the reciprocal of 3 1 ​ , which is 3. This gives you 1440 as the final answer. Therefore, 480 ÷ 3 1 ​ = 1440 .
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Answered by apologiabiology | 2024-10-11