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27 February, 17:58

Mr. Meadows has a 6 1⁄2 gallon bucket. His dipping can holds 1 1⁄2 gallons. How many times does he have to dip into the pond with the dipping can to fill the bucket to the top?

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  1. 27 February, 20:13
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    Answer: 5 times

    Step-by-step explanation:

    Hi, to answer this question we have to divide the capacity of the bucket (6 1⁄2 gallon) by the amount of gallons that the dip can hold (1 1/2)

    6 1/2 : 1 1/2 =

    First, we convert to improper fractions

    (6x2) + 1 / 2 : (1x2) + 1 / 2 = 13/2 : 3/2

    Dividing:

    13/2 : 3/2 = (13 x 2) / (2x3) = 26/6 = 13/3 = 4.33 times = 5 times (since in 4 times the bucket is not filled yet)
  2. 27 February, 20:47
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    If you were to divide 6 1/2 by 1/12 you would get 4.3 (repeating) but since you cant take. 3 of a trip to fill an entire bucket and 4 turns wouldn't fill it completely,

    Mr meadows would have to take 5 trips
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