Select the best answer for the question.

16. Which of the following statements is true?

A. [tex]15 \div 0 = 0[/tex]
B. [tex]15 + 0 = 0[/tex]
C. [tex]0 \div 15 = 0[/tex]
D. [tex]15 - 0 = 0[/tex]



Answer :

Let's evaluate each statement to determine which one is true.

Option A: [tex]\( 15 \div 0 = 0 \)[/tex]

- Division by zero is undefined in mathematics. You cannot divide a number by zero. Therefore, this statement is false.

Option B: [tex]\( 15 + 0 = 0 \)[/tex]

- Adding zero to any number does not change the value of that number. Therefore, [tex]\( 15 + 0 = 15 \)[/tex], not 0. This statement is false.

Option C: [tex]\( 0 \div 15 = 0 \)[/tex]

- Dividing zero by any non-zero number results in zero. Therefore, [tex]\( 0 \div 15 = 0 \)[/tex]. This statement is true.

Option D: [tex]\( 15 - 0 = 0 \)[/tex]

- Subtracting zero from any number does not change the value of that number. Therefore, [tex]\( 15 - 0 = 15 \)[/tex], not 0. This statement is false.

Therefore, the correct answer is:

C. [tex]\( 0 \div 15 = 0 \)[/tex]