Question

multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt
elena operates an orange juice stand. on monday she used 7 bags of oranges. on tuesday she used 1/6 as many oranges as on monday. how many bags of oranges did elena use on tuesday?
write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.
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work it out

Explanation:

Step1: Identify the number of bags on Monday

Monday's bags: $7$

Step2: Calculate Tuesday's bags

Tuesday's bags = $\frac{1}{6} \times 7 = \frac{7}{6}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number (optional)

$\frac{7}{6} = 1\frac{1}{6}$

Answer:

$\frac{7}{6}$ or $1\frac{1}{6}$