Question

A section of land measuring 2 2/5 acres is divided equally among three brothers. How many acres will each brother receive? *

Answer 1

12/15 acres of land

Explanation:

Total measure of land = 2 2/5acres

Total brothers = 3

Amount of acres each brothers will receive = Total measure of land/Total brother

Amount of acres each brothers will receive = (2 2/5)/3

Amount of acres each brothers will receive = 2 2/5 ÷ 3

Amount of acres each brothers will receive = 12/5 ÷ 3

Amount of acres each brothers will receive = 12/5 * 1/3

Amount of acres each brothers will receive = 12/15

Hence each brother will receive 12/15 acres of land