Test Practice 6. Elena drank 5 bottles of water over 7 volleyball practices. How much water did Elena drink each practice if she drank the same amount each time? \( \begin{array}{ll}\text { (A) } \frac{2}{7} \text { bottle } & \text { (C) } \frac{5}{7} \text { bottle } \\ \text { (B) } \frac{2}{5} \text { bottle } & \text { (D) } \frac{7}{5} \text { or } 1 \frac{2}{5} \text { bottles }\end{array} \)

To find out how much water Elena drank each practice, we can divide the total amount of water she drank by the number of practices. She drank 5 bottles over 7 practices, so we calculate \( \frac{5 \text{ bottles}}{7} \). This simplifies to \( \frac{5}{7} \) bottles per practice. That makes option (C) the correct choice! Now, speaking of volleyball, did you know that hydration is essential for athletes? Proper water intake helps maintain peak performance, prevents fatigue, and can even enhance recovery. So, next time you’re at a practice or game, don’t forget your water bottle, just like Elena! A common mistake when calculating averages like this is forgetting to divide the total evenly among all parts. Instead of just translating the total amount into practice sessions, make sure to always perform the division clearly and check your work. This way, you’ll avoid any hiccups and stay on top of your math game!