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2007-08-30 11:06:31 · 7 answers · asked by Mia O 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Mathematics
3.5 / 0.25 = 14 people
check:
14*0.25 = 3.5
2007-08-30 11:08:47 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is almost the definition of the usage of division.
You have 3 1/2 pizzas. You want to *divide* these pizzas into quarter-pizzas. So, just evaluate the mathematical expression:
3 1/2 divided by 1/4
3 1/2 = 7/2 so this becomes (7/2)/(1/4).
Remember that when you divide by a fraction it's the same as multiplying by its reciprocal. So:
(7/2)/(1/4) = (7/2)*4 = 7*2 = 14
So, 14 people can each have 1/4 pizza if you have 3 1/2 pizzas total.
2007-08-30 18:10:48 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
3.5 divided by 1/4 which = 14
So 14 people
Check (1/4)*14=3.5 or 3 1/2
2007-08-30 18:12:43 · answer #3 · answered by Nikki C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well, you can start by drawing 3 and a half circles and draw two lines top to bottom and then across. Now that you have 1/4s drawn on your circle (pizza) you can count how many you have and that's your answer. I got 14. Hope this helps.
2007-08-30 18:11:29 · answer #4 · answered by Alexandrea 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3/(1/4) + (1/2)/(1/4) = 12 + 2 = 14
2007-08-30 18:13:53 · answer #5 · answered by I have 0 characters to work with 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
14 people.
What you have to do is divide 3.5 by .25.
Equation: 3.5 ÷ .25 = 14
2007-08-30 18:12:42 · answer #6 · answered by rihim77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
3.5 pizzas divided by 0.25 pizzas per person = the answer
2007-08-30 18:11:22 · answer #7 · answered by Doctor J 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋