Answer:
1,536 bolts in the collection
Step-by-step explanation:
If we need 30 pounds and there are 16 ounces in a pound then we can multiply 30 by 16 to find how many ounces are in 30 pounds.
30×16 = 480 ounces in 30 pounds.
If 1 bolt is 5/16 ounces and we need 180 ounces we can divide 180 by 5/16 to find how many bolts are in the collection. The situation can aso be expressed with an expression. (x=number of bolts)
5/16x=480
Divide 5/16 from both sides.
[tex]\frac{480}{1}[/tex] ÷ [tex]\frac{5}{16}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{480}{1}[/tex] × [tex]\frac{16}{5}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{7680}{5}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{1536}{1}[/tex]=
1536 bolts in the collection
