Question

Betsy bought 6 bags of rice weighing a total of 30 lb. What is the rate of number of bags to pounds?

Answer 1

1/5 or 5

Explanation:

The greatest common factor for 6 and 30 is 6. 6 divided by 6 is 1 and 30 divided by 6 is 5.

Answer 2

For this answer, divide 30 by 6.

30 / 6 = 5

There is 5 pounds per bag.

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