Question

Lexi had planted seeds in 3/5 of the garden. She used 1/2 pound of seeds. How many pounds will she use for the entire garden?

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure the answer is 1 1/5 pounds. I divided 1/2 by 3/5 to get my answer. Remember, in order to divide fractions, multiply the first number by the second number's reciprocal.

Answer 2

Lexi will use
`(5)/(6)` pounds of seeds.

Explanation:

Lexi has planted seeds in
`(3)/(5)` of the garden. We know that to plant that part she used
`(1)/(2)` pound of seeds.

The entire garden is
`(5)/(5)=1`.

Then if you multiply
`(1)/(2)` in
`(5)/(5)=1` and then divide the result in
`(3)/(5)` you will obtain how many pounds will she use for the entire garden. (It's a rule of three)

`(1).(1)/(2) :(3)/(5)=(1)/(2) :(3)/(5)=(5)/(2.3)=(5)/(6)`

Lexi will use
`(5)/(6)` pounds of seeds.