Sheila has 13 1 2 pounds of potato salad. She wants to divide the potato salad into containers, each of which holds 1 3 4 pounds. How many containers does she need? Complete the explanation. Containers are counted in numbers, so she will need containers.

The answer to your question is 8 containers

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

Total amount of potato salad = 13 1/2

amount of salad in each container = 1 3/4

total number of containers = ?

Process

1.- Convert the mixed fractions into improper fractions

a )  13 1/2 = (26 + 1)/2 = 27/2

b) 1 3/4 = (4 + 3) / 4 = 7/4

2.- Divide the total amount of potato salad by the amount of salad in each container.

              27/2 ÷ 7/4 = 108/14 = 57/7   or 7.71

3.- Conclusion

She will need 8 containers 7 will be filled and 1 will be partially filled.

B

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