Question

A group of friends are dining at a pizza parlor. They have 1 1/2 pizzas. If each friend eats 1/4 of a pizza, how many friends can have an equal share?

Simplify your answer

Answer 1

Answer:

6 friends can share the pizza

Step-by-step explanation:

1 1/2 ÷ 1/4 =6

Answer 2

Answer:

Divide 1 1/2 by 1/4. Note that 1 1/2 = 1 2/4 = 6/4. So now we divide 6/4 by 1/4, obtaining 6.

6 friends can enjoy an equal share.