Question

Some tools needed to build the house were rented for $\$\frac{56}{3}$ for 3 days. What is the rent of the tools per day?

• A. $\frac{56}{5}$ dollars
• B. $\frac{56}{9}$ dollars
• C. $\frac{9}{56}$ dollars
• D. $\frac{5}{9}$ dollars

Answer 1

The correct option is B $\frac{56}{9}$ dollars

Amount spent on 3 days = $\frac{56}{3}$ dollars

For 1 day,
Amount spent = $\frac{56}{3}$ $÷$ 3
= $\frac{56}{3}$ $\times$ $\frac{1}{3}$
= $\frac{56}{9}$

Hence, rent per day = $\frac{56}{9}$ dollars