Question

The state of Minnesota covers an area of 51 million acres, while the state of Vermont covers 6 million acres. How many times larger is the state of Minnesota as compared to Vermont

Answer 1

Answer: 8.5

Explanation:

Answer 2

Answer: 8.5

Step 1: Multiply by 6 until you reach 51.

6 x 8 = 48.

Step 2: Subtract.

51 - 48 = 3.

Step 3: Convert 3/6 to decimal.

3/6 = .5

Answer = 8.5 times larger