Question

Pete grabbed 18 mixed nuts 2/9 of which were almonds . Which equation shows how to determine the number of almonds pete grabbed. A. 18 divided by 2/9=81 B.18 times 2/9=4 C.2/9 divided by 18 = 1/81 D. 9/2 divided by 18= 4/1

Answer 1

B.18 times 2/9=4

Explanation:

Given that :

Number of mixed nuts grabbed by pete = 18

Fraction of almonds = 2/9

Number of almonds grabbed by pete :

Fraction grabbed × number of mixed fruits grabbed

2/9 × 18

= 36 / 9

= 4

Hence, Pete grabbed 4 almonds