Question

Meryl needs to cut down 10.5 trees for every 5 cabins she builds. how many trees will she need to cut down if she builds 7 cabins? ​

Answer 1

She has to cut down 14.7 trees

Answer 2

14.7 trees

Explanation:

First you need to find how many trees she cuts down to build one cabin. So you divide:

10.5/5=2.1

She cuts down 2.1 trees to make one cabin.

Next you multiply:

2.1*7=14.7