On dividing p/3 by 3/p, the quotient is 9.

Question

State whether the statements are true (T) or false (F)

On dividing p/3 by 3/p, the quotient is 9.

Answer 1

False

Divide p/3 by 3/p, we get

p/3 ÷ 3/p = p/3 × p/3 = p²/9

And p²/9 ≠ 9.

⇒ the quotient is p²/9, not 9.