Question

write the rate as a fraction in lowest terms. $8 per 4 3/4 cups.

Answer 1

Given:

$8

4 3/4 cups

Required:

Rate in lowest terms

Solution:

Let's convert first the mixed fraction into an improper fraction

$4\frac{3}{4}\Rightarrow\frac{4\cdot4+3}{4}=\frac{19}{4}$$\text{rate}=\frac{8}{\frac{19}{4}}=\frac{8\cdot4}{19}=\frac{32}{19}$

Rate: $32/19cups