Urvi solved a fraction division problem using the rule "multiply by the reciprocal." Her work is shown below. Which is the most accurate description of Urvi's work? Urvi solved the problem correctly. Urvi multiplied the dividend by the divisor instead of finding the reciprocal. Urvi multiplied the denominators instead of finding a common denominator. Urvi multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.

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Isla Bruce

22 February, 17:08

Urvi solved a fraction division problem using the rule "multiply by the reciprocal." Her work is shown below. Which is the most accurate description of Urvi's work? Urvi solved the problem correctly. Urvi multiplied the dividend by the divisor instead of finding the reciprocal. Urvi multiplied the denominators instead of finding a common denominator. Urvi multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.

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Axel Choi · Answer 1

D. Urvi multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.

Step-by-step explanation:

We are given that Urvi solved a fraction division problem using the rule "multiply by the reciprocal."

The "multiply by the reciprocal" states that you take the reciprocal of the divisor (denominator) and multiply with the dividend (as it is).

But here we can see from the calculations made by Urvi that she took the reciprocal of the dividend and not the divisor.

Therefore, the correct answer option is D. Urvi multiplied with the reciprocal of the dividend instead of the reciprocal of the divisor.