Question

9. Beth has 28 math problems for homework. She has 4 times as many problems as her sister, Mary. Which equation shows how many problems Mary (m) has? a.) 28 x 4 = m b.) 28 ÷ 7 = m c.) 7 x m = 28 d.) 28 ÷ 4 = m

Answer 1

Answer is 28/4 = 7

Explanation:

Given

Beth B = 28 problem

B has 4 times more problem than Mery m

Find

Total number of problem Mery m has if Beth has 4 times more problem than Beth

So,

B = 4 x m

m = B/4 = 28/4 = 7

Finally answer (d) is correct which is 28 ÷ 4 = m