Answer:
9 candles
Step-by-step explanation:
It is given that Rashad needs 2/3 pound a wax to make candles.
It means,
\(\frac{2}{3}\text{ pound }=1\text{ Candle}\)
Multiply both sides by 3.
\(3\times \frac{2}{3}\text{ pound }=3\times 1\text{ Candle}\)
\(2\text{ pound }=3\text{ Candle}\)
Divide both sides by 2.
\(1\text{ pound }=\frac{3}{2}\text{ Candle}\)
Rashad can make 3/2 candle in one pound.
Multiply both sides by 6.
\(6\times 1\text{ pound }=6\times\frac{3}{2}\text{ Candle}\)
\(6\text{ pound }=9\text{ Candle}\)
Therefore, Rashad can make 9 candles in 6 pounds of wax.
