Normally you would divide something like this by the cuts made. So if there were cuts of 2 inches on a 10 inch rope, then you should divide 10 by 2. It's the same with this:
$5/ \frac{1}{3} = 5*3, 15 \ pieces$
Multiply by the reciprocal when you are dividing fractions.

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3 years ago

Broccoli cost 1.50 per pound at a store. How much money does 32 ounce of broccoli cost.

spayn [35]

Answer:

$3.00

Step-by-step explanation:

Step 1. Calculate the pounds of broccoli.

Start with what you know: you want 32 oz of broccoli.

You know that 1 lb = 16 oz. Calculate the weight in pounds

Wt = 32 × 1/16

Wt = 2 lb

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Step 2. Calculate the cost of the broccoli.

$1.50 = 1 lb Calculate the cost

Cost = 2 × 1.50/1

Cost = $3.00

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4 years ago