Question

Your grandfather gave you $1.65 with

which to buy a present. This covered 5/6 of
the cost. How much did the present cost?​

Answer 1

$1.98

Explanation:

1.65/5=0.33

1.65+0.33=1.98

check: 1.98/6 =0.33

0.33x5=1.65

Answer 2

$1.98

Explanation:

1.65 is 1.65/1 in a fraction, then you have to divide 1.65/1 by 5/6.

1.65/1 divide by 5/6

1.65 x 6= 9.9

1 x 5= 5

9.9/5

=1.98