Question

2. Consider 2 1/2 divided by 1/4. (a) Write a real-world problem for the division. (b) Create and explain a model for the division. (c) Find the quotient
for the real-world problem in part (a). Show your work or explain your reasoning.

please help!!!

Answer 1

An easy real-world application of fractions is with baking. Say you're making breakfast for your whole family, who LOVES chocolate chip pancakes. But you only have 2 1/2 cups of chocolate chips, and you need 1/4 cup to make 1 batch of pancakes. How many batches can you make?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

5/8?

Answer 4

@StudyGurl14

Answer 5

First, convert 2 1/2 cups to a mixed fraction.

Answer 6

i got 5/2

Answer 7

@StudyGurl14

Answer 8

perfect. Now divide that by 1/4. Remember that when dividing by a fraction, you multiply it by its reciprocal

Answer 9

i divided 5/2 by 1/4 and i got 10/1

Answer 10

perfect. so the answer is 10

Answer 11

i know but my teacher said i have to Write a real-world problem for the division,Create and explain a model for the division and Show my
work or explain your reasoning

Answer 12

Okay, remember my chocolate-chip pancake example?

Answer 13

yea

Answer 14

Okay, so this is a real world problem:
You need to make chocolate-chip pancakes for your entire extended family. But wait, you only have 2 1/2 cups of chocolate chips. You need 1/4 cup of chocolate chips per batch of pancakes. How many batches can you make?
\(\Large 2\frac{1}{2}\div\frac{1}{4}\)

Step 1: \(\Large\frac{5}{2}\div\frac{1}{4}\)

Step 2: \(\Large\frac{5}{2}\times\frac{4}{1}\)

Step 3: \(\Large\frac{20}{2}\)

Step 4: \(=10\)

Luckily, you figured out you can make 10 batches of pancakes, which should be more than enough to feed your hungry family!

Answer 15

ohhh thank u so much

Answer 16

You're welcome. :)