Question

. Find the number of doughnuts for the workers if there are typically 3

workers per 5 doughnuts, and 15 workers show up for the meeting.
(You must multiply by a fraction and show your work with units.)

Answer 1

25 doughnuts

Explanation:

for 15 workers,

the numbers of doughnuts =

5 doughnuts/3 workers × 15 workers

= 75/3 doughnuts

= 25 doughnuts

Answer 2

25 doughnuts.

Explanation:

5 doughnuts ÷ 3 workers × 15 workers

=75/3

=25 doughnuts.