Question

Ben eats approximately 2400 calories per day. His wife Sarah eats 5/8 as much. How many calories does Sarah eat per day?

Answer 1

If Ben is eating 2400 calories a day and his wife is only eating $\frac{5}{8}$, that means we will multiplying 2400 by $\frac{5}{8}$.

$\frac{2400}{1} * \frac{5}{8} = 1500$

So, Sarah eats 1500 calories a day.

Answer 2

Sarah eats 5/8×2400=5×2400÷8=1500calories