Which division problem does the number line below best illustrate?

Question

A number line going from 0 to 13. An arrow jumps from 0 to 3, from 3 to 6, from 6 to 9, and from 9 to 12.
12 divided by 3 = 4
9 divided by 3 = 3
12 divided by 2 = 6
16 divided by 4 = 4

Answer 1

The number line you described best illustrates the division problem 12 divided by 3 = 4.

Here's the reasoning:

• The number line has arrows jumping from 0 to 3, then from 3 to 6, from 6 to 9, and finally from 9 to 12. Each jump covers a distance of 3 units.
• Starting from 0 and reaching 12 means you have taken four jumps (3, 6, 9, and then 12), which is equivalent to dividing 12 by the length of each jump (3).
• Therefore, \(12 \div 3 = 4\) is represented by the four jumps from 0 to 12.