Question

If 2 is divided into pieces that are each 1/7 of a whole, how many pieces are there?

Answer 1

There are 14 pieces in 2 wholes.

Explanation:

In order to solve this question we need to understand that "a whole" is another way of saying 1. So then this question askes the following, "How much does
`(1)/(7)` fit into 2. In order to find that out we just have to divide 2 by
`(1)/(7)` and so we get.....

2 /
`(1)/(7)` = 14