Problema Solution

A cream is sold in a 34 gram container.The average amount of cream used per application is 1 8/9 grams. How many application can be made with the container?

Answer provided by our tutors

Total cream = 34g

One application = 1 8/9 =(9+8)/9 = 17/9

Total applications = total cream/one application = 34/(17/9) = 34*9/17 = 18applications