Question

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Mr. Yu applies 1/2 ounce of fertilizer to every 5/8 square meter of his lawn.
How many ounces of fertilizer does Mr. Yu use per square meter for his lawn?

Answer 1

1/2 : 5/8
If you divide both sides by 5/8 the left side will become 1 giving you the answer:
1/2) / (5/8
1/2*8/5
8/10
4/5

4/5:1

Hope this helps :)

Answer 2

about 4/5: 1 i think