Marcia has 412 flowers for centerpieces. She uses 8 flowers for each centerpiece. How many centerpieces can she make?

Question

I have to answer in fractions.

Answer 1

We can set up the following ratio to solve this:

 

412/8 = 51 4/8 = 51 1/2 centerpieces

 

If you have to write this as an improper fraction, then the answer is 103/2 centerpieces

Answer 2

Use the conversion factor:

 

8 flowers = 1 centerpiece

 

 

Since the coefficient of flowers is greater than the coefficient of centerpiece in the conversion factor, you will divide 412 by 8 to get the number of centerpieces for 412 flowers.