Question

Larry mows the same-sized lawns in his neighborhood each weekend during the summer.
Part A
Each time Larry mows a lawn he uses 1/6 of a gallon of gasoline. If he has 2/3 of a gallon of gasoline, how many lawns can he mow before he needs to buy more gasoline? Show your work.

Part B
Larry's gasoline container holds 3.5 gallons of gasoline. If gasoline costs $2.25 per gallon, and Larry fills the container, how much change will Liam get back if he pays for the gasoline with a $10 bill? Show your work.

Part C
Larry says he can mow 3 lawns in 5 hours. At this same rate, how many lawns can he mow in 40 hours? Show your work.

Answer 1

A
(2/3) / (1/6)
(2/3) * 6 = 12/3 = 4 lawns

B
10 - (3.5 * 2.25) = ?

C
3/5 = x/40

Answer 2

Thank you !!!

Answer 3

You're welcome.