Malia split up the large container of salsa that she bought equally into 5 bowls to place around her house for the party. If each bowl contained 8 point 5 ounces of the salsa, which shows the correct equation and value of x , the total amount of salsa in the original container?
Answer
A
5 x is equal to 8 point 5 ; x is equal to 42 point 5 ounces
B
x over 5 is equal to 8 point 5 ; x is equal to 1 point 7 ounces
C
x over 5 is equal to 8 point 5 ; x is equal to 42 point 5 ounces
D
5 x is equal to 8 point 5 ; x is equal to 1 point 7 ounces
Explanation
The original amount, x, was divided equally among 5 bowls, so each bowl held x ÷ 5 ounces. Set x ÷ 5 = 8.5, then multiply both sides by 5: x = 8.5 × 5 = 42.5 ounces. Choice C gives the correct equation and total amount.
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