Question

a baker poured 8 kilograms of oats equally into 3 bags. what is the weight of each bag of oats? write a division sentence that matches our work. 8 rectangles divided into thirds, then grouped into 3 sets of 8 smaller rectangles \\(\square\\) thirds \\(\div 3 = \square\\) thirds

Explanation:

Step1: Convert total oats to thirds

Each kilogram is 3 thirds, so 8 kg = $8 \times 3 = 24$ thirds.

Step2: Divide thirds into 3 bags

$\frac{24}{3} = 8$ thirds per bag.

Step3: Find weight per bag

8 thirds = $\frac{8}{3}$ kg or $2\frac{2}{3}$ kg.

Answer:

Weight of each bag: $\boldsymbol{\frac{8}{3}}$ kilograms (or $2\frac{2}{3}$ kilograms)
Division sentence for the diagram: $\boldsymbol{24}$ thirds $\div 3 = \boldsymbol{8}$ thirds
Division sentence for the problem: $\boldsymbol{8 \div 3 = \frac{8}{3}}$