Question

Putting recipe makes 4 1/2 cups of pudding. How many 1/3 cup servings does this equal?

A.12 B.8 C.13 1/2 D.10 2/3

Answer 1

C

Explanation:

First, write 4 ½ in improper form. 2 × 4 + 1 = 9. So the fraction is 9/2.

Now divide:

9/2 ÷ 1/3

To divide by a fraction, multiply by the reciprocal:

9/2 × 3/1

27/2

13 1/2

Answer C.