Question

One bag of potting soil contains 8 1/4 qt. of soil. How many clay pots can be filled from one bag of potting soil if each pot holds 3/4 quart?

Answer 1

11 clay pots.

Explanation:

8
`(1)/(4)` ÷
`(3)/(4)` =

Convert 8
`(1)/(4)` into a improper fraction.

Multiply the numerator by the reciprocal of the denominator.

Cancel the common factor of 3.

Cancel the common factor of 4.