Question

The Martino family uses three-quarters of a pound of rice each day. How many days will it take them to use a fifteen pound bag of rice?

a. 10 days b. 11 ¼ days c. 20 days d. 24 days

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Answer 1

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Answer:

c. 20 days

Explanation:

Divide the total available rice by the rate of its use:

time = quantity/(rate of use)

(15 lb)/(0.75 lb/day) = (15/0.75) days = 20 days