Question

the wrapper indicated that there were 3 1/2 servings of French fries per package. how many packages are needed to serve 16 people

Answer 1

Answer:

5 packages

Step-by-step explanation:

if there is 3.5 servings per package then you just divide 16 by 3.5 and you get 4.57 but you cant buy half a package so its 5

Answer 2

Answer:

4 4/7 packages

Step-by-step explanation:

3½ servings in 1 package

16 servings in X

X = 16 × 1/3.5

X = 16 × 2/7

32/7

4 4/7