A symbol is used to represent 100 flowers. How many symbols are to be ...
One symbol = 100 flowers
800 flowers = 800 / 100 = 8 symbols
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One symbol = 100 flowers
800 flowers = 800 / 100 = 8 symbols
A symbol is used to represent 100 flowers. How many symbols are to be ...
Understanding the Problem
In this problem, we need to determine how many symbols represent 800 flowers when one symbol stands for 100 flowers.
Breaking Down the Calculation
- Given Information:
- 1 symbol = 100 flowers
- We need to represent 800 flowers.
- Calculation Steps:
- To find out how many symbols are needed, we divide the total number of flowers by the number of flowers represented by one symbol.
- Formula:
- Number of symbols = Total flowers ÷ Flowers per symbol
- Applying the Formula:
- Number of symbols = 800 flowers ÷ 100 flowers/symbol
- Number of symbols = 8
Conclusion
We find that we need 8 symbols to represent 800 flowers. Therefore, the correct answer is option 'A'. This simple division helps in visualizing large quantities more easily by using symbols, making it an efficient way to convey information.