Which one is correct?
"divided by" or "divided in"?

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divided by

This phrase is correct and commonly used in mathematical contexts when performing division operations.

Use 'divided by' when you are performing a mathematical division operation, indicating the divisor.

Examples:

  • 10 divided by 2 equals 5.
  • The cake was divided by the number of guests.
  • The total cost was divided by the number of participants.

Alternatives:

  • separated by
  • split by
  • shared by
  • distributed by
  • apportioned by

divided in

This phrase is correct and commonly used when referring to dividing something into parts or sections.

Use 'divided in' when you want to express the idea of splitting something into different parts or sections.

Examples:

  • The book is divided in three main sections.
  • The city is divided in districts.
  • The project is divided in tasks.

Alternatives:

  • split into
  • separated into
  • segmented into
  • partitioned into
  • categorized into
Both 'divided in' and 'divided by' are correct, but they are used in different contexts. 'Divided in' is used when talking about dividing something into parts or sections, while 'divided by' is used when performing a mathematical division operation.

Last Updated: March 23, 2024

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