Evaluate: 8988 ÷ 8 ÷ 4 (perform divisions from left to right). What is the value?

Problem Restatement

Compute the numerical value of the expression 8988 ÷ 8 ÷ 4 by following the left-to-right order for division.

Given data

• Expression: 8988 ÷ 8 ÷ 4
• Order of operations: division is performed left → right.

Concept / Approach

In an expression containing only division (and/or multiplication), evaluate strictly from left to right. Do not regroup unless parentheses are given.

Step-by-Step Calculation

First division: 8988 ÷ 8 = 1123.5Second division: 1123.5 ÷ 4 = 280.875

Verification

Direct reduction: 8988 ÷ (8 × 4) = 8988 ÷ 32 = 280.875 — same result.

Common Pitfalls

• Evaluating as 8988 ÷ (8 ÷ 4) = 8988 ÷ 2 = 4494 (incorrect because no parentheses change the natural left-to-right order).

Final Answer

280.875