Question

Rashad needs 2/3 pound a wax to make candles. how many candles can you make with 6 pounds of wax

Answer 1

He can make 9 candles.

Answer 2

Answer:

9 candles

Step-by-step explanation:

It is given that Rashad needs 2/3 pound a wax to make candles.

It means,

$\frac{2}{3}\text{ pound }=1\text{ Candle}$

Multiply both sides by 3.

$3\times \frac{2}{3}\text{ pound }=3\times 1\text{ Candle}$

$2\text{ pound }=3\text{ Candle}$

Divide both sides by 2.

$1\text{ pound }=\frac{3}{2}\text{ Candle}$

Rashad can make 3/2 candle in one pound.

Multiply both sides by 6.

$6\times 1\text{ pound }=6\times\frac{3}{2}\text{ Candle}$

$6\text{ pound }=9\text{ Candle}$

Therefore, Rashad can make 9 candles in 6 pounds of wax.