Ms. Nellies has 2 1/2 pints of vinegar for her students to use in a science experiment. Each
group of students needs 3/8 pint of vinegar. Trey draws the number line model and writes the
equation below to help Ms. Nellies figure out how many 3/8-pint servings of vinegar she has.
Are Trey's number line model and equation correct?
Trey's number line model is incorrect because it represents the expression 2 1/2 / 3/4. The correct equation is 2 1/2 / 3/8 = 6 2/3. Ms. Nellies has enough vinegar for 6 groups of students.
