Question

Kylie brought 5 pears to soccer practice to share with her teammates. She cuts each pear into thirds. How many slices of pears does she have to share with her teammates? Which equations can you use to solve the problem? Select two equations.
A. 5 × 3 = 15
B. 1/5 × 1/3= 1 /15
C. 1/5 × 3 = 3/5
D. 5 ÷ 1/3 =15
E. 1/3 ÷ 5 = 1/15

Answer 1

Answer :D

A (or) 5 * 3= 15

Question explanation:

5 pears.

3 pieces

$(1 * 3) + (1 * 3) + (1 * 3) + (1 * 3) + (1 * 3)$

Which is:

$(3) * (3) * (3) * (3) * (3)$

Which, simplified:

$3 * 5$

Which equals:

$3 * 5 = 15$

Hope this helps :)  - Answered by Lilo