ANSWERS
1. 40
2. 12
3. 24
4. 15
5. 28
6. 24
7. 324
8. 1080
9. 9216
10. 5760
Division of Integers
Division can be represented in three ways:
l. The division box
2
8 Þ 16- The division sign
16 8 ¼ 2 - Fraction
16
8
¼ 2
The rules for division of integers are the same as the rules for multiplication
of integers.
Rule 1: To divide two integers with like signs, divide the absolute values of
the numbers and give the answer aþsign.EXAMPLE
Divide (þ24)(þ6).
SOLUTION
Divide 24 6 ¼4. Since both integers are positive, give the answer aþsign.
Hence, (þ24)(þ6)¼þ4.
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