Question

A vase requires 1 1/8lb of clay. Kayla has 10 lbs of clay to work with. After making 4 vases how much clay will she have left?
A. 4 3/8 lb
B. 5 1/2lb
C. 5 7/8lb
D. 4 1/2

Answer 1

answer is B 5 1/2

Answer 2

one vase requires 9/8 lb
so 4 vases will require 9/8 x 4 =4.5 lb
so left is 10 - 4.5 = 5.5

Answer 3

5.5 is same as 5 1/2

Answer 4

Awesome thanks :)

Answer 5

welcome :)