Question

What is 1.5 divided into 3 =?

Answer 1

It is `2`

Explanation:

`1.5` divided into `3` is the same as saying: `3/1.5`

Now simplify:
`3/1.5=(3*10)/(1.5*10)=30/15=2`

where I multiplied denominator and numerator with 10 to get rid of the decimals in the denominator.

Answer 2

`2`

Explanation:

A question like this can easily be misinterpreted.

What is `1.5` divided into `3?` means the same as `3` divided by `1.5`

`3 div1.5 =3/1.5`

Multiply by `10/10` to get rid of the decimal in denominator.

`(3xx10)/(1.5 xx10) =30/15 =2`

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However, it might be understood as:,

`1.5` divided into `3` 'groups' or into `3` portions. In this case it would mean `1.5` divided by `3`

`1.5/3 = 0.5`

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Therefore it is important that a question is given in such a way that there is no confusion about what is being asked.