Question

Write a multiplication equation that represents the question: how many 3/8 are in 8?

Answer 1

8

Explanation:

`(3)/(8) +(3)/(8) +(3)/(8) +(3)/(8) +(3)/(8) +(3)/(8) +(3)/(8) +(3)/(8)`

`(3)/(8)` × 8

= 3

In algebra:

`(3)/(8)` × y = 3

y = 3 ÷
`(3)/(8)`

y = 8