Question

Mrs. Magee's farm covers 14 1/3 acres. She grows corn on 5/8 of her farm. On how many acres of land does Mrs. Magee grow corn?
A) 8 13/24
B) 8 18/24
C) 8 23/24
D) 9 4/24

Answer 1

C. 8 23/24 One way you can do it is by dividing 14 1/3 by 8, since it is the denominator of 5/8, then multiplying that quotient by 5, since it is the numerator. (14 1/3 / 8) x 5 = 8 23/24 acres of land