Question

Miguel’s class went to the state fair. The fairground is divided into sections. Farm exhibits are in 1/10 of the fairground How much greater is the part of the fairground with rides than farm exhibits?

Answer 1

• 9 times

Explanation:

Let the total area be x.

Farm exhibits are in 1/10 of the fairground:

• f = 1/10x

Part of the fairground with rides:

• r = x - f = x - 1/10x = 9/10x

How much greater is the part of the fairground with rides than farm exhibits?

• r/f = 9/10x : 1/10x = 9 times