Question

Janet just mulched her yard and had 2 1/4 bags of mulch left. She divided it evenly and gave 3/8 of a bag to each of the people on her block. How many people live on Janet's block?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

2.25 divided by 3/8 (0.375)

To double check multiply 3/8 by 6 and you'll get 2.25 (2 1/4).

Answer 2

6 people

Explanation:

2 1/4 = 9/4 = 18/8

She gave 3/8 of a bag to each of the people => she gave 18/8 : 3/8 = 6 people

So, there are 6 people that live on Janet's block (maybe 7 if count Janet herself)