Final answer:
By dividing the total number of hardback books (150) by the number of stores (5), we find that each store receives 30 books.
Step-by-step explanation:
The student asked how many hardback books each store would receive if Marigold's warehouse distributes a shipment of 150 books equally to 5 stores. To find the answer, we perform a simple division: 150 books ÷ 5 stores = 30 books per store. So each store would receive 30 books.
To find out how many books each store receives, we divide the total number of books in the shipment by the number of stores. In this case, the warehouse receives 150 books and distributes them equally to 5 stores. So, we divide 150 by 5 to find that each store receives 30 books. Therefore, the correct answer is Option b) 30 books.