Question

You need $\frac{1}{6}\text{lb}$ of clay to make a pot. Which of the following is the correct expression to find the number of pots that can be made with $3\text{lb}$ of clay?

• A. $\frac{1}{3}÷\frac{1}{6}$
• B. $\frac{1}{6}÷3$
• C. $3÷\frac{1}{6}$
• D. $\frac{1}{6}÷\frac{1}{3}$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $3÷\frac{1}{6}$

Total amount of clay $=3\text{lb}$
Amount of clay required for one pot $=\frac{1}{6}\text{lb}$
Total number of pots that can be made = Total amount of clay $÷$ Clay required for one pot
$=3\text{lb}÷\frac{1}{6}\text{lb}$
The required expression is $3÷\frac{1}{6}$.
So, Option C is correct.