Question

Freddy has a shelf that is 72 over 5 inches wide. How many catalogs can Freddy arrange on the shelf if each catalog is 4 over 5 of an inch thick?

11, because the number of catalogs is 72 over 5 divided by 5 over 4
12, because the number of catalogs is 72 over 5 multiplied by 4 over 5
16, because the number of catalogs is 72 over 5 multiplied by 5 over 4
18, because the number of catalogs is 72 over 5 divided by 4 over 5
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Answer 1

What do you think?

He has one that's \(\frac{ 72 }{ 5 }\) and you want to know how many catalogs he can fit on it if each of them are \(\frac{4}{5}\) of an inch thick.

Answer 2

Idk im really bad at math

Answer 3

Okay, well give it a shot, at least. You want to fit the smaller number onto the bigger one.. What do you think you should do? Divide or multiply?

Answer 4

divide?

Answer 5

Yes. So now we know it's either the first or last choice.

Answer 6

last one

Answer 7

because 72/5 divided by 4/5=18

Answer 8

thanks for help!

Answer 9

You're welcome!

Answer 10

Have a nice day!