Answer :
To solve this problem, we need to find out how many loaves of banana bread Roberto can make with the walnuts he has.
1. Understanding the Problem:
- Each loaf of banana bread uses [tex]\( \frac{1}{5} \)[/tex] pound of walnuts.
- Roberto has [tex]\( 1 \frac{4}{5} \)[/tex] pounds of walnuts.
2. Convert Mixed Number to Improper Fraction:
- Roberto has [tex]\( 1 \frac{4}{5} \)[/tex] pounds of walnuts.
- Convert this mixed number into an improper fraction or a decimal for easier calculations.
- [tex]\( 1 \frac{4}{5} = 1 + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{5}{5} + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{9}{5} \)[/tex].
3. Determine How Many Loaves Can Be Made:
- Each loaf requires [tex]\( \frac{1}{5} \)[/tex] pound of walnuts.
- To find out how many loaves can be made, divide the total amount of walnuts by the amount needed per loaf.
- [tex]\(\frac{9}{5} \div \frac{1}{5}\)[/tex].
4. Perform the Division:
- Dividing fractions can be done by multiplying by the reciprocal.
- [tex]\(\frac{9}{5} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{9}{5} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{9 \times 5}{5 \times 1} = \frac{45}{5} = 9\)[/tex].
So, Roberto can make 9 loaves of banana bread with the walnuts he has.
1. Understanding the Problem:
- Each loaf of banana bread uses [tex]\( \frac{1}{5} \)[/tex] pound of walnuts.
- Roberto has [tex]\( 1 \frac{4}{5} \)[/tex] pounds of walnuts.
2. Convert Mixed Number to Improper Fraction:
- Roberto has [tex]\( 1 \frac{4}{5} \)[/tex] pounds of walnuts.
- Convert this mixed number into an improper fraction or a decimal for easier calculations.
- [tex]\( 1 \frac{4}{5} = 1 + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{5}{5} + \frac{4}{5} = \frac{9}{5} \)[/tex].
3. Determine How Many Loaves Can Be Made:
- Each loaf requires [tex]\( \frac{1}{5} \)[/tex] pound of walnuts.
- To find out how many loaves can be made, divide the total amount of walnuts by the amount needed per loaf.
- [tex]\(\frac{9}{5} \div \frac{1}{5}\)[/tex].
4. Perform the Division:
- Dividing fractions can be done by multiplying by the reciprocal.
- [tex]\(\frac{9}{5} \div \frac{1}{5} = \frac{9}{5} \times \frac{5}{1} = \frac{9 \times 5}{5 \times 1} = \frac{45}{5} = 9\)[/tex].
So, Roberto can make 9 loaves of banana bread with the walnuts he has.
