Question

solve each problem below. date

1. the fifth graders are in the science lab. each student has 5 milliliters of solution to divide equally into 4 containers. how much solution should be in each of the 4 containers?

a. 1.25 milliliters
b. 0.125 milliliters
c. 12.5 milliliters
d. 20 milliliters

1. sandy had 2.8 kilograms of fudge. she will divide the fudge evenly into 8 boxes. how much fudge will go in each of the boxes?

a. 0.035 kilograms
b. 0.35 kilograms
c. 3.5 kilograms
d. 35 kilograms

1. the fifth graders have decided to create a 7 acre community garden. each student will be responsible for 0.2 acre. how many students will be needed to cover the entire garden?

a. 0.35 students
b. 3.5 students
c. 35 students
d. 350 student

1. cari is packing boxes of books. each box can hold 0.8 pounds of books. she has a total of 4.8 pounds of books. how many boxes can she fill?

a. 60 boxes
b. 6 boxes
c. 0.06 boxes
d. 0.006 boxes

Explanation:

Problem 1

Step1: Identify total and division

Total solution is 5 milliliters, divide by 4 containers.
$$\frac{5}{4}$$

Step2: Calculate the result

$$\frac{5}{4} = 1.25$$

Step1: Identify total and division

Total fudge is 2.8 kilograms, divide by 8 boxes.
$$\frac{2.8}{8}$$

Step2: Calculate the result

$$\frac{2.8}{8} = 0.35$$

Step1: Identify total and division

Total area is 7 acres, each student does 0.2 acre.
$$\frac{7}{0.2}$$

Step2: Calculate the result

$$\frac{7}{0.2} = 35$$

Answer:

A. 1.25 milliliters

Problem 2