Question

Michelle has a 1 2/3 pound box of cereal. She wants to make equal servings that completely use all of the cereal. Which of these servings amounts would have no left over cereal?
A. 1/12 lb

B. 1/10 lb

C. 1/8 lb

D. 1/5 lb

Answer 1

Answer:

A) 1/12 lb.

.. (1 2/3)/20 = 1/20 + (2/3)*(1/20)

.. = 1/20 + 1/30

.. = 3/60 + 2/60

.. = 5/60 = 1/12