Question

Tom got 7/8 pound of honey from a hive. He calculated the quotient of 7/8 ÷ 2/5 . Which statement shows the quotient and gives the most likely explanation of what Tom was trying to determine? (5 points) Select one: a. He can make 14/40 of a bottle of honey with 2/5 pound of honey in each bottle. b. He can get 14/40 pound of honey if he divides the honey into 2/5 -pound portions. c. He can get 2 3/16 pounds of honey if he divides the honey into 2/5 -pound portions. d. He can make 2 3/16 bottles of honey with 2/5 pound of honey in each bottle.

Answer 1

The answer to your question is c.) He can get 2 3/16 pounds of honey if he divides the honey into 2/5 - pound portions.
7/8 / 2/5= 7/8 x 5/2= 35/16= 2 3/16 pounds of honey into 2/5 pound portions