Answer to Question #198684 in Algebra for Nonkululeko

Question

In the context of dividing a bag of 18 oranges into sixths, explain what is the "whole" which is shared equally into six parts? Now answer the question: in which case may s " whole" not be one?

Answer 1

"whole"=18/6=3

" whole" is not one:

dividing a bag of 18 oranges into 2 parts:

"whole"=18/2=9

dividing a bag of 18 oranges into 3 parts:

"whole"=18/3=6

dividing a bag of 18 oranges into 2 parts:

"whole"=18/9=2