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What is 15 ÷ 3?
Answer
5
15 divided by 3 equals 5 because 3 × 5 = 15. Division represents the inverse of multiplication and is critical for solving problems involving distribution, ratios, rates, and unit conversions.
💡 Did you know?
Ancient Egyptians had no symbol for division—they solved division problems by repeatedly halving numbers, a technique called 'Egyptian fractions.'
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Topics
- basic arithmetic
- division
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