Question

To get the value of $p$, ____. is to be multiplied on either side of equation $\frac{p}{4}=12$. (Method of elimination)

• A. $-4$
• B. $4$
• C. $1$
• D. $0$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

$4$

$p$ is divided by $4$.

In order to get value of $p$, we multiply it by $4$.
Given $\frac{p}{4}=12$
On multiplying both sides by $4$, we get
$4\times \frac{p}{4}=4\times 12$
$\Rightarrow p=48$