Question

There were 40 fingers total on the number of gloves Mrs. Edwards knitted. How many gloves did Mrs.Edward knit.

Answer 1

40 ÷10 = 4

Mrs Edward knitted 4 pairs of gloves.

Answer 2

Hello there!

There were 40 fingers total on the number of gloves Mrs. Edwards knitted. How many gloves did Mrs.Edward knit.


First, we must assume that each glove has a total of 5 fingers (unless there is a deformity, but we will just that they are normal hands)

So, from this we can make an equation:

x represents the number of gloves. 

5x = 40 

To solve this equation, we must isolate the 'x'. So, we will work backwards.

40/5 = x

40/5 = 8


Mrs. Edwards sews 8 gloves.

This means that she sews 4 pairs of gloves.


I hope I helped!

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