Question

Sean has some candy bars that he wants to give away. He is going to give each person 1/8 of a bar, and he has 2 3/4 bars to give away.
How many people will get candy?

Answer 1

Answer:

22

Step-by-step explanation:

2 3/4 is equal to 11/4 which is equal to 22/8 so by giving away 1/8 each time. they can be distributed to 22 people

Answer 2

Answer:

22 people

Step-by-step explanation:

total no. of bars = 2¾ =11/4

each person will get = 1/8

by unitary method,

total no. of person × 1/8 = 11/4

total no. if person = 11/4 ÷1/8

=11/4 × 8 (by reciprocal)

=11×2

=22 people