Question

Five brothers picked 5 pounds of apples. Two of the

brothers will share 3 pounds of apples equally and the
other 3 brothers will share 2 pounds of the apples
equally. In which group does each brother get a greater
amount of the apples?
Use what you know about division and fractions to
explain why your answer is reasonable. worth 29 points will mark you. ​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Two brothers get three pounds to share is the answee.

Answer 2

2 brothers will share 3 pounds. Divide 3 pounds by 2 people:

3/2 = 1-1/2 pounds per person.

3 brothers will share 2 pounds. Divide 2 pounds by 3 people:

2/3 = 2/3 pounds per person.

The 2 brothers sharing 3 pounds will have more apples each.