Emilio buys 1.2 kilograms of grapes. He separates the grapes into packages that contain 0.3 kilogram of grapes each. How many packages of grapes does Emilio make?
\(1.2 \div 0.3 = 4\)
Emilio made 4 packages of grapes.
Write a new problem using a different amount for the weight in each package. The amount should be a decimal with tenths. Use a total amount of 1.5 kilograms of grapes. Then use decimal models to solve your problem.
Pose a problem.
Solve your problem. Draw a picture of the model you used to solve your problem.
• Explain why you chose the amount you did for your problem.