Question

How many 2.25 pound containers can you fill with 24.75 pounds of almonds?

Answer 1

Division of rational numbers:

Capacity of one container $=2.25$ pound

Quantity of almonds we have $=24.75$ pounds

No. of containers needed $=\frac{24.75}{2.25}=11$

Hence,11 containers of 2.25 pound will be needed to fill 24.75 pounds of almonds