Question

Evie and Sophia are planning a cement patio by their swimming pool. A contractor says the cement will weigh 61⁄3 tons. How many loads, , will it take for Evie and Sophia to haul all of the cement in their pickup truck, which can carry 3⁄4 ton? A. 95⁄9 B. 79⁄10 C. 43⁄4 D. 84⁄9

Answer 1

It will take them 28 loads

Explanation:

In this question, we are basically asked to divide both quantities and report the result

We divide

(61/3) / (3/4) = 244/9 = 27.11

It will take them 28 loads to haul all the cement in their pick up truck, which can carry 0.75 ton.

The options are incorrect.