Final answer:
To find the number of servings of dog food, divide the total amount of food (6 1/2 cups) by the amount per serving (1.5 cups). The result is approximately 4.33 servings.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves calculating the number of servings of dog food in a bag given the amount per serving and the total amount in the bag.
Emilio's dog eats 1.5 cups (which is 3/2 cups) of food in one serving. Emilio has 6.5 cups (which is 6 1/2 cups) of food in total.
To find out how many servings are in the bag, we need to divide the total amount of food by the amount per serving.
Step-by-step solution:
Convert the mixed number 6 1/2 to an improper fraction: 6 * 2 = 12; 12 + 1 = 13.
So, 6 1/2 cups equals 13/2 cups.
Divide the total amount of food (13/2 cups) by the amount per serving (3/2 cups): (13/2) ÷ (3/2)
= 13/2 * 2/3
= 26/6
= 4.33 servings.
Emilio can serve his dog approximately 4.33 servings from the 6 1/2 cups of dog food he has.