Add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions and mixed numbers: word problems

Question

Every day, Jeremiah's orange juice stand uses 4 bags of oranges. How many days will 6 1/2 bags of oranges last?

Answer 1

x/(6 1/2) = 1/4

x = 6 1/2/4 = 6.5/4 = 1.625 = 1 5/8 days

4 for 1 day

2 for 1/2 day

1/2 for 1/8 day

1+1/2+1/8 = 13/8 = 1 5/8 = 1.625 days