five fish can be traded for two loaves of bread and a loaf of bread can be traded for six bags of rice. How many bags of rice is one fish worth?

Question

this problem is apart of my study guide for a very important test.

Answer 1

I see that Del R. has the answer correct, but I have a hard

time following how he did it.

 

Let's set up equations.

 

f = fish

b= bread

r = rice

 

5f = 2b

b = 6r

 

substitute 6r in place of b in 1st equation

 

5f = 2(6r)

5f = 12r

f = (12/5)r

f = 2.4r

 

1 fish = 2.4 bags of rice

Answer 2

 

convert 1 fish to  ??? bags of rice :

 

1 fish x 2 loaves of bread  x 6 bags of rice    

             5 fish                      1 loaf of bread

 

= 2.4 bags of rice