Question

Karl has 5 pound of flour to bake cookies. Each batch of cookies uses 1/3 pound of flour. After Karl bakes 7 batches of cookies, how much flour does Karl have left?

Answer 1

Karl has 2.67 pounds of flour left.

Explanation:

First, let us dissect the given.

• Flour - 5 pounds
• Cookies - 7 batches
• 1/3 pounds per batch

Second, let us identify the correct solution for this problem.

• 1/3 x 7 = 2 and 1/3 or 7/3
• 5 - 7/3 = 8/3 or 2.67 pounds