Question

Keisha is making potato casserole for a dinner party. She needs 1/2 of a potato per guest. How many potatoes will she need for 9 guest?

Answer 1

9/2 or 4.5 potatoes

Explanation:

`(1)/(2)\text{ potato per guest}\cdot9\text{ guests} = (9)/(2)\text{ potatoes}`

Answer 2

Answer: Keisha will need 4 1/2 potatoes for 9 guests.

Explanation:

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