Question

Samuel has $0.96. he wants to buy erasers that cost $0.06 each. Describe how samuel can find the number of erasers he can buy

Answer 1

Samuel can divide 0.96 by 0.06 to get 16, he can buy 16 erasers

Answer 2

Total amount with Samuel = $0.96

Cost of each eraser = $0.06

Now, we have to find the number of erasers that Samuel can buy with the given amount that is $0.96. For this, we will use the division operator. Division operator is used when the problem asks for 'one,' 'each,' or 'per'.

Number of erasers Samuel can buy =
`0.96/ 0.06`

= 16 erasers.

Therefore, Samuel can buy 16 erasers from the given amount.