Question

The total rainfall in Zoe's town in April was 5 7/8 inches. The total in May was 2 1/8 inches less than in April. What was the total amount of rainfall for April and May?
A class goes by bus on a field trip. The number of students on the trip is the greatest prime number less than 50. There are also three teachers. How many total people go on the trip? Explain your answer.

An art teacher has 1,354 ounces of paint. She pours paint into jars that each hold 6 ounces to use during the year. What Is the fewest number of jars she will need, if she uses all of the paint?

Answer 1

1) Zoe's town
April = 5 7/8 inches
May = 2 1/8 inches less than in April

5 7/8 ⇒ ((5*8)+7)/8 = 47/8
2 1/8 ⇒ ((2*8)+1)/8 = 17/8

47/8 - 17/8 = 30/8 ⇒ 3 6/8 ⇒ 3 3/4 inches rainfall in May.

April rainfall : 5 7/8 inches
May rainfall : 3 3/4 inches

Greatest Prime number less than 50 is 47. So, 47 students plus 3 teachers. There is a total of 50 people going on the trip.

1,354 ounces of paint ÷ 6 ounces per jar = 225.66 jars or 226 jars