Question

Evaluate the expression when $p=12 \text{and} q=15$.

11.$\frac{p}{q}$

Short answer

The value of the expression $\frac{p}{q}$ is $\frac{4}{5}$

Step-by-step solution

Step 1: What is Division?

Division is one of the four basic mathematical operations.

Dividend = (Divisor x Quotient) + Remainder

Rule of Division of Integers.

Rules of Division of integers

RULE 1: The quotient of a positive integer and a negative integer is negative.

RULE 2: The quotient of two positive integers is positive.

RULE 3: The quotient of two negative integers is positive

Evaluate the expression p ÷ q when p = 12 and q = 15 

Rule:The quotient of two positive integers is positive..

To evaluate the expression $\frac{p}{q}$, substitute the value of p as 12; q = 15 and divide 12 by 15. The answer can be a fraction or a decimal number.

When p = 12; q = 15 and the expression $\frac{p}{q}$is $\frac{p}{q} = \frac{12}{15} = \frac{4}{5}$

Thus, the value of the expression is $\frac{4}{5}$.