Question

1. orlo uses a spool of wire to make 15 necklaces. at this rate, how many spools of the same size would he use to make 50 necklaces?

Explanation:

Step1: Find rate per necklace

$\frac{1 \text{ spool}}{15 \text{ necklaces}}$

Step2: Calculate spools for 50 necklaces

$50 \times \frac{1}{15} = \frac{50}{15} = \frac{10}{3} \approx 3.33$

Answer:

$\frac{10}{3}$ (or approximately 3.33) spools of wire