Question

Carlita purchased 8 1/2 pints of ice cream for a party. If each guest will be served exactly 1/2 pint of ice cream, what is the greatest number of guests that Carlita can have at her party?

Answer 1

17

Explanation:

You need to divide:

8 1/2 / 1/2

=17/2 x 2/1

= 17