Question

Brad has recorded insect activity data for 40 days. He has recorded 1/6 of the data needed for his science fair project. How many total days does he need to record data? Write an equation and explain how you used it to find your answer.​

Answer 1

240 days

Explanation:

Create an equation where x represents the total number of days

Use the information that 40 days is 1/6 of the total:

40 = 1/6x

Now, solve for x:

40 = 1/6x

Multiply both sides by 6, since it is the reciprocal of 1/6

40 = 1/6x

240 = x

So, the total number of days he has to record data is 240 days.