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A bucket holds 6 liters of water. If a ladle can scoop out 1/5 of a liter, how many scoops will it take to empty the bucket?

User Joan Lara
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Answer:

The answer is 30 scoops.

Explanation:

6/(1/5) is also equal to 6x5. If we do this problem 6x5 we get 30.

User Alesc
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Answer:

30 scoops

Explanation:

Step 1:

6 ÷ 1/5

Step 2:

6/1 ÷ 1/5

Step 3:

6/1 × 5/1

Answer:

30

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