Question

A farmer was dividing up his one-third of an acre of land between his 5 children. Since each child got the same amount of land, what fraction of the acre did each get?

Answer 1

The answer is:  "  $\frac{1}{15}$  acre  [per child] " .
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Explanation:
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  "(1/3) acre"  ; divided by "5" , equals:  How many acres?
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        $\frac{1}{3}$  ÷  $\frac{5}{1}$  ;

      =   $\frac{1}{3}$  *  $\frac{1}{5}$  ;

      =   $\frac{(1 * 1)}{(3 * 5)}$ ;  

      =   $\frac{1}{15}$  acre  [per child] .
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The answer is:  "  $\frac{1}{15}$  acre  [per child] " .
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Answer 2

1/15 is the answer, however, t would be much more helpful if you'de put the choices