Question

Lupe sold 39 bags of cheese popcorn. She sold 3 times as many bags as Frances. How many bags did Frances sell?

Answer 1

Answer:

13

Step-by-step explanation:

Since Lupe is 3 times as many as Frances

39 ÷ 3= 13

Answer 2

Answer:

13

Step-by-step explanation:

Make an equation. Let x represent the bags that Frances sold. Since Lupe sold 3 times the popcorn Frances did, use multiplication.

$39=3x$

Solve for x to find the amount Frances sold:

Divide both sides by 3:

$\frac{39}{3}=\frac{3x}{3} \\\\13=x$

$x=13$

Frances sold 13 bags.