Question

Elise picks 6 pounds of apples.She uses 1/2 pounds to make 1 container of apple sauce. How many containers of applesauce can Elise make with all apples?

Answer 1

12

Explanation:

Mass of apples = number of containers × mass in each container

6 lb = No of containers × ½ lb

No of containers = 6/½

To divide a whole number by a fraction, invert the fraction and change divide to multiply.

6/½ = 6 × 2/1

Multiply the numerator by the whole number.

6 × 2/1 = 12/1

Simplify the fraction.

12/1 = 12

Elise can make 12 containers of applesauce.