Final answer:
To determine the number of baskets needed for Fred to store his 10 pears at 2 pears per basket, we divide the total number of pears by the number per basket, which gives us 5 baskets. Option C is correct.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves dividing a set of items (pears) equally among containers (baskets), which is a straightforward division problem in mathematics. Fred has 10 pears and wants to put 2 pears in each basket. To find the number of baskets he will need, we divide the total number of pears by the number of pears per basket.
Dividing 10 pears by 2 pears per basket gives us:
10 pears ÷ 2 pears/basket = 5 baskets
Therefore, Fred needs 5 baskets to hold his pears.
Fred has 10 pears and puts 2 pears in each basket. To find out how many baskets are needed, we can divide the total number of pears by the number of pears in each basket. In this case, we divide 10 by 2:
10 ÷ 2 = 5
Therefore, Fred needs 5 baskets to put his pears in.