Question

which of the following expressions would represent a class of 56 students divided equally into 8 groups?
options:

• 56 \div 8
• \frac{56}{8}
• 56 \times 8
• 8 \times 56

Explanation:

Step1: Identify operation for equal division

When dividing a total number into equal groups, we use division. The total number of students is 36, and we split them into 8 groups, so we calculate the number of students per group by dividing 36 by 8.

Step2: Match to correct expression

The mathematical expression for dividing 36 by 8 is $\frac{36}{8}$ (or $36 \div 8$, which is equivalent).

Answer:

$\boldsymbol{36 \div 8}$ (or $\boldsymbol{\frac{36}{8}}$)