phyllis has 5 1/2 pounds of candy to use to make goody bags for a birthday party. if she puts 1/4 of a pound of candy in each goody bag< how many goody bags can she make?
(5 1/2)/ 1/4
11/2 * 4/1 = 44/2 = ?
To find out how many goody bags Phyllis can make, we need to divide the total amount of candy she has (5 1/2 pounds) by the amount of candy she puts in each goody bag (1/4 pound).
Step 1: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction.
5 1/2 pounds = (5 * 2 + 1) / 2 = 11/2 pounds
Step 2: Divide the total amount of candy by the amount in each goody bag.
11/2 pounds ÷ 1/4 pound = 11/2 pounds * 4/1 pound = 44/2 pounds
Step 3: Simplify the fraction.
44/2 pounds = 22 pounds
Therefore, Phyllis can make 22 goody bags for the birthday party.