Susan wants to place $35.5 \mathrm{~kg}$ of sugar in small bags. If each bag holds $0.5 \mathrm{~kg}$, how many bags are needed?
(A) 36
(B) 18
(C) 53
(D) 70
(E) 71
Susan wants to place $35.5 \mathrm{~kg}$ of sugar in small bags. If each bag holds $0.5 \mathrm{~kg}$, how many bags are needed?
(A) 36
(B) 18
(C) 53
(D) 70
(E) 71

Solution

Number of bags $=\frac{35.5}{.5}=\frac{355}{5}=71$.

ANSWER: (E)