Question

Robin needs to determine the number of 2/5- pounds servings in 4 2/5 pounds of fish. He calculates that there are 11 servings.

Answer 1

Answer:$B\text{. Yes, Robin is correct because 4}\frac{2}{5}\div\frac{2}{5}=11$

Explanations:

To determine the number of 2/5 pounds servings in 4 2/5 pounds of fish, divide 4 2/5 by 2/5

Step 1: Convert 4 2/5 to improper fraction

$4\frac{2}{5}=\text{ }\frac{22}{5}$

Step 2: Divide 22/5 by 2/5

$\begin{gathered} \frac{22}{5}\div\frac{2}{5} \\ \frac{22}{5}\times\frac{5}{2} \\ =\text{ }\frac{22}{2} \\ =\text{ 11} \end{gathered}$

Robin is correct because 4 2/5 ÷ 2/5 = 11