Emily ha 1/2 yard of wrapping paper. She will use the same amount of wrapping paper to wrap 3 packages. How much wrapping paper, in yards, will Emily use for each package?
a. 1/6
b. 3/2
c. 3 1/2
d. 6
To find out how much wrapping paper, in yards, Emily will use for each package, we need to divide the total amount of wrapping paper by the number of packages.
Emily has 1/2 yard of wrapping paper for 3 packages.
1/2 ÷ 3 = 1/6
Therefore, Emily will use 1/6 yard of wrapping paper for each package.
The answer is a. 1/6.