Classes›Class 9›Maths›NCERT›The World of Numbers›Exercise 3.2›Q 3
QUESTION 3 iv Easy

Calculate the following using Brahmagupta's laws:
(−20) ÷ 4

SOLUTION

A debt divided by a fortune is a debt. So
\((−20) ÷ 4 = −\frac{20}{4} = −6\)
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Final Answer : −6

Concept Note

A big debt divided into smaller debts is still a debt.