One-hundred people won the lottery worth $10^8. They all received their winnings over ten years. How much did each receive in a one-year period?

Question

Do you divide the money by the years or the people first?

Answer 1

If you have to divide $100,000,000 amongst 100 people, evenly, over ten years, you'll be dividing by 100 times ten, or 1000, so that each person gets $100,000 each year for ten years.

 

in general, dividing by two different numbers can be done in any order you like.