Question

Scarlett stopped at a campground along the Appalachian trail. The campground had a 1 2 acre area for tents, which was divided into 6 equal campsites. Scarlett picked one of the sections to pitch her tent. What is the size of Scarlett’s campsite? One-half acre One-third acre One-sixth acre StartFraction 1 Over 12 EndFraction acre

Answer 1

StartFraction 1 Over 12 EndFraction acre

Explanation:

Campground area= 1/2 acre

Campsite area= 1/6*1/2= 1/12 acre

Scarlett's campsite is same as others= 1/12 acre

Answer 2

Each tent site is 1/12 acre

Explanation:

1/2 acre for tents divided by 6

1/2 ÷6

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1/2 * 1/6

1/12

Each tent site is 1/12 acre