Question

A set of books that are each 1.5 inches wide are being organized on a bookshelf that is 36 inches wide. How many books can fit on the shelf?

Answer 1

Answer: 24 books.

Step-by-step explanation: To find the answe you would do 36 divides by 1.5 and get 24.

Answer 2

24 books.

Explanation:

The number of books that that can be fitted into the shelf is equal to the width of the self divided by the width of each book:

`\boxed{n=(36inches)/(1.5inches) =24\:books }`