Question

A 12 mile stretch of highway needs repairs. The work crew can repair 3/4 of a mile per day. How many days will it take to repair the damaged stretch of highway.

Answer 1

16 days

Explanation:

1. 12÷3/4
2. 12/1÷3/4
3. 12/1×4/3
4. 4/1×4/1
5. 16/1
6. 16÷1
7. 16