Mariana is making a large pot of pasta. She mixes together
5
1
8
pounds of pasta,
6
pounds of sauce, and
4
7
8
pounds of onions.
To find out how many
1
2
pound servings can she make, which two equations would you need?
A.
5
1
8
+
4
7
8
+
6
=
16
B.
5
1
8
+
4
7
8
−
6
=
4
C.
4
÷
1
2
=
8
D.
16
÷
1
2
=
32
B. 5/8 + 47/8 - 6 = 4. This equation helps find the total weight of ingredients Mariana is using in terms of pounds.
and
D. 4 ÷ 1/2 = 8. This equation helps find the number of 1/2 pound servings Mariana can make.