Question

Carlos split 7/8pounds of candy among 6 people.

What is the unit rate in pounds per person?
Write answer in simplest form.

Answer 1

`(7)/(48)`

Explanation:

`((7)/(8) )/(6)`

can be written

`(7)/(8)` ÷ 6

`(7)/(8)` ÷
`(6)/(1)` We could do this a different ways, but the way that probably makes the most sense is to get a common denominator and then just divide across.

`(6)/(1)` x
`(8)/(8)` =
`(48)/(8)`

`(7)/(8)` ÷
`(48)/(8)` =
`((7)/(48) )/((8)/(8) )` =
`((7)/(48) )/(1)` =
`(7)/(48)`

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Answer 2

1/6 x 7/8 = 7/48 lbs for each person
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