Question

While working at a soup kitchen, Roxanne made a pot of vegetable soup to serve 25 people. She made 10 quarts of soup, and gave each person an equal portion.

How much soup did each person get?
Write your answer as a proper fraction or mixed number.

Answer 1

2/5 quarts or 0.4 quarts

Explanation:

there are 25 persons

she made 10 quarts soup

10 quarts / 25 persons = 2/5 quarts = 0.4 quarts

Answer 2

2.5 quarts or 5/2

Explanation: