Question

Mr. Smith has 7 1/5 pounds of clay and wants to give 3/5 of a pound to each of her

students. How many students does Ms. Smith have enough clay for?
A.9. B.12
C.15 D.18

Answer 1

B. 12

Explanation:

you convert 7 1/5 into an improper fraction which gives you 35/5

then you add the 1/5 giving you 36/5.

you divide 36/5 ÷ 3/5 and that gives you 12.