Question

sally is visiting gateway arch in saint louis. it is 630 feet tall. the distance between the two bases of the arch is also 630 feet.

Answer 1

Step 1:

Find simpler numbers to solve the problem.

630 feet is about 600 feet.

2 1/2 feet is about 3 feet.

Step 2:

Solve the problem with the simpler numbers.

I will divide, so 600 / 3 = 200 steps.

Step 3:

Change the mixed number divisor to a fraction. Then multiply the dividen by the reciprocal of the divisor:

`\begin{gathered} 630/2\text{ }(1)/(2)=? \\ 630/(5)/(2)=? \\ 630*(2)/(5)=252 \end{gathered}`

Sally takes 252 steps to get from one base of the arch to the other.