Question

A farmer was dividing up his one-third of an acre of land between his 5 children. Since each child got the same amount of land, what fraction of the acre did each get?

Answer 1

The answer is: "
`(1)/(15)` acre [per child] " .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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"(1/3) acre" ; divided by "5" , equals: How many acres?
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`(1)/(3)` ÷
`(5)/(1)` ;

=
`(1)/(3)` *
`(1)/(5)` ;

=
`((1 * 1))/((3 * 5))` ;

=
`(1)/(15)` acre [per child] .
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The answer is: "
`(1)/(15)` acre [per child] " .
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Answer 2

1/15 is the answer, however, t would be much more helpful if you'de put the choices