in maths what does of mean is it times or divide

in maths what does of mean is it times or divide

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"of" means times. So if the question asks for 3/4 of 60, you want to work out 3/4 x 60 which is the same as working out (3 x 60) and then dividing the answer by 4. So the answer would be 45.
sophie.backen
05 July 2011
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