Why can you multiply by zero but not divide?

Question

Go easy on me.

In: Mathematics

Answer 1

I always try to imagine dividing candy among a group. 5 piece to 5 people is 1 piece per person. 5 pieces to 2 people is 2.5.

But how would you divide 5 pieces of candy to 0 people? You can’t, the whole premise falls apart. You would just be some weirdo standing on your porch with a fistful of candy.