Question

3. Mr. Draper uses 8 nails to secure each

board of a fence. If there are 500 nails
in a boxy, how many boards
will Mr. Draper be able to secure?

Answer 1

62.5 boards

Explanation:

8/1=500/x

cross product

1*500=8*x

500=8x

x=500/8

x=62.5