Question

Ian bought a package of gummy bears that contains 4 cups. if he eats 2/3 cup everyday, how many days of candy does he have?

Answer 1

6

Explanation:

1) Get 4 and divide it by 2/3

2) To do this you put the inverse which is 4/1 x 3/2

3) Cross divide, then multiply.

4) (4/1 x 3/2) so 4/2 = 2 which is 2 (and whatever you do to one side, you have to do to the other side) so 2/2 is 1. Then 3/1 = 3 and 1/1 = 1 so it stays same. So now the equation becomes 2/1 x 3/1

5) This means the ones cancel out since in math ones don't have to be seen even though they are there.

6) 2 x 3 = 6

So you get 6

Answer 2

6 days

Step-by-step explanation

2/3 cups x 3 days = 2 cups

2 cups x 2 cups = 4 cups

4 cups = 6 days