Question

Loretta grew 54 watermelons in her garden last year. This year, that number increased by 5/9. Which expression shows the number of watermelons loretta grew this year?

Answer 1

`54+(5)/(9)* 54`

Explanation:

We are given that

Loretta grew watermelons in her garden last year=54

We have to find the expression which shows the number of watermelons Loretta grew this year.

To find the expression which shows the number of watermelons Loretta grew this year by adding watermelons grew in her garden last year and number of watermelons increased .

According to question

5/9 of 54=
`(5)/(9)* 54`

Therefore, the expression which shows the number of watermelons Loretta grew this year

=
`54+(5)/(9)* 54`