Caroline wants to give 8 equal size packets of flower seeds to here friends. She had 1/2 pound of flower seeds. How much will each packet of seeds weigh?

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mathmate · Answer

In pounds, divide $\frac{1}{2}$ lb by 8.
In oz, first multiply by 16 oz/lb, then divide by 8.

anonymous · Answer

i divided 1/2 by 8 and got 16 over 1 which is just 16. but i still dont understand? what else do i do? is it 16 or 1 over 16? @mathmate

mathmate · Answer

Close!
$\frac{1}{2}\div 8 =\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{1}{8} = ? $

anonymous · Answer

OH 16/1!! thank you

mathmate · Answer

$\large\frac{1}{2}\div 8 =\frac{1}{2}\times \frac{1}{8} = \frac{1 \times 1}{2\times 8} = ?$

anonymous · Answer

$$\frac{ 1 }{ 16 }$$  @mathmate

mathmate · Answer

Right!
$\color{blue}{\Large\checkmark}{Way~to~go!}$

anonymous · Answer

thank you!

mathmate · Answer

You're welcome!  :)