Question

A farmer can fit 12 bales of hay on his trailer.
He has 187 bales of hay to move.
How many trips will he have to make with his trailer?
Use a method of your own choice to check your working

Answer 1

Answer:

The farmer needs to make 16 trips.

Step-by-step explanation:

12 bales are moved in 1 trip.

1 bale is moved in 1/12 trip.

187 bales are moved in 1/12×187 trips.

Therefore, 187 bales are moved in 15.58 trips.

Now, 15.58 trips is impossible.

So, 16 trips will be required.

Answer 2

Answer:

The farmers need to make 16 trips

12 bales are moved in 1 trip.

1 bale is moved in 1/12 trip.

187 bales are moved in 1/12×187 trips.

Therefore, 187 bales are moved in 15.58

trips.

Now, 15.58 trips is impossible. So, 16 trips will be required.