Question
Cody made 3/4 of a kilogram of trail mix. If he puts 3/8 of a kilogram into each bag, how many bags can Cody fill?
A. 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12 and 4 × 3 = 12
B. 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12 and 1/4 × 1/3 = 1/12
C. 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12 and 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12
D. 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12 and 3 × 4 = 12
A. 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12 and 4 × 3 = 12
B. 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12 and 1/4 × 1/3 = 1/12
C. 1/4 ÷ 3 = 1/12 and 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12
D. 3 ÷ 1/4 = 12 and 3 × 4 = 12
Answers
mathhelper
(3/4) / (3/8)
= (3/4)(8/3) = 2 bags
or, think of it in terms of grams
3/4 kg = 750 g
3/8 kg = 375 g
750/375 = 2
none of your choices are correct
= (3/4)(8/3) = 2 bags
or, think of it in terms of grams
3/4 kg = 750 g
3/8 kg = 375 g
750/375 = 2
none of your choices are correct