2.7 common core

Question

Jenny has 220 ounces of cleaning solution that she wants to divide equally among 12 large containers. How much cleaning solution should she put in each container?

Answer 1

Jenny has 220 ounces of cleaning solution that she wants to divide equally among 12 large containers. How much cleaning solution should she put in each container?

First, let's identify clue words. "Divide equally" and asking how many in "each" container both indicate division. 220 divided by 12 is 18 and 1/3, so 18 1/3 ounces of cleaning solution will go in each container.

Answer 2

You divide 220/12 and you get 18.33333, which means you put 18 ounces in each of the containers. You will have the 0.333 left that will not be used.