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If a is 1/3 of b, is it correct to say 1/3a=b? Explain why

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  1. 15 May, 08:15
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    A is 1/3 of b ... " is " means equals and " of " means multiply

    a = 1/3b ... to solve for b, we multiply both sides by 3

    3a = b

    no, it is not correct to say 1/3a = b
  2. 15 May, 08:15
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    No, 3 times a is b 1/3xa=1/3 of a not b.
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