Question

Monique made several batches of soup for a potluck supper. Each batch required Three-fourths of a pound of potatoes, and she used a total of 6 and one-half pounds of potatoes. How many batches of soup did Monique make?

Which division and multiplication problems could represent this scenario? Check all the apply.

Answer 1

B 13/2 divided by 3/4
E 13/2 (4/3)

Answer 2

Number of batches of soup = 8 2/3 batches

Explanation:

Each batch of soup = 3/4 pounds of potatoes

Total pounds of potatoes available = 6 1/2 pounds

How many batches of soup did Monique make?

Number of batches of soup = Total pounds of potatoes available / Each batch of soup

= 6 1/2 pounds ÷ 3/4 pounds

= 13/2 ÷ 3/4

= 13/2 × 4/3

= (13 * 4) / (2 * 3)

= 52/6

= 8 4/6

= 8 2/3

Number of batches of soup = 8 2/3 batches