Question

multiply fractions by whole numbers: word problems wtt

in january the grant hair salon used 43 bottles of shampoo. in february the salon used 1/6 as much shampoo as in january. how many bottles of shampoo did the hair salon use in february?

write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number.

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Explanation:

Step1: Identify the multiplication

February use = $\frac{1}{6} \times$ January use

Step2: Substitute the value

$\frac{1}{6} \times 43 = \frac{43}{6}$

Step3: Convert to mixed number

$\frac{43}{6} = 7\frac{1}{6}$

Answer:

$\frac{43}{6}$ or $7\frac{1}{6}$