Question

A pitcher had 3 1⁄2 liters of water left. There were 7 people who wanted water. How much water did each person get?

Answer 1

500 millilitres each because 3.5 litres divided by 7 people = 0.5 litres (500mL)

Answer 2

3½÷7=½ liters

Explanation:

Change 3½ into a improper fraction.

3½=7/2

7/2÷7=

keep change flip

7/2×1/7=½