Example: 1a

Four friends went to a restaurant and had a bill totally $50.64. If they split the bill evenly, how much will each person pay?

Number of friends =4

Total bill in restaurant = $50.64

Each person has to pay = \$50.64 \div 4 = 12.66\$

Explanation: After dining in a restaurant with a total bill of $50.64, split among four friends, each person needs to pay $12.66.

Example: 2a

Virat has 90.6 pounds of candy that she wants to divide equally among her 6 friends. How much candy will each friend receive?

Number of friends = 6

Virat had 90.6 pounds of candy

Each friend receives = \$90.6 \div 6\$ = 15.1 pounds

Explanation: Virat had 90.6 pounds of candy to share with his 6 friends. Each friend received 15.1 pounds.

Example: 3a

Ganesh is planning a road trip, and he needs to drive a total of 54.75 miles. He wants to complete the trip in 5 days, driving an equal distance each day. How many miles will Ganesh drive each day?

Ganesh needs to drive a total = 54.75 miles

Number of days = 5

Number of miles Ganesh travels on each day= \$54.75 \div 5\$ = 10.95 miles

Explanation: Ganesh needs to travel a total of 54.75 miles over 5 days, which means he needs to travel an average of 10.95 miles per day.