Question

Solve by converting to the easiest form of the rational numbers to use in the problem. Show your work.

Arwen uses a dropper that produces drops that have a volume of 1/8 millimeter test tube. How many drops does it take to fill the test tube?

Answer 1

8 drops will take to fill the test tube.

Explanation:

A volume of
`(1)/(8)` millimeter test tube is produced by the dropper that Arwen uses.

Now, we are asked to calculate the number of drops it will take to fill the test tube.

Then,
`(1)/(8)` of the millimeter test tube is equivalent to 1 drop.

So, 1 of the millimeter test tube will be equivalent to
`(1)/((1)/(8) ) = 8` drops.

Therefore, 8 drops will take to fill the test tube. (Answer)