Question

5 people want to split a bag that holds 36 pounds of rice equally.

Answer 1

Give 7.2 Pounds of rice to each other

Explanation:

Firstly, Start multiplying in whole numbers, In 5's leaves 25, on 6's leaves 30, on 7's leaves 35. Now add decimals. 7.1 wont work since multiplying by 5 would leave 35.5, But 0.2 times 5 leaves 1, So 7.2 Times 5 equals 36