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Martin had 7 pounds of grapes left, and he gave away

of them Explain how to use compatible numbers to
estimate the amount of grapes he gave away.​

User Nicover
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Answer:

2/5 is close to 1/2, and it is easy to find 1/2 of 7 mentally. Half of 7 is 3.5, so Martin gave away about 3.5 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

User Ivan Bravo Carlos
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Answer:


(7)/(2) OR 3.5

Step-by-step explanation:

Martin gave away 2/5 but we're gonna use 1/2 since it's easier to find the answer with that.

1/2 of 7 is 3.5.

So, Martin gave away about 3.5 pounds.

Hope this helps! Have an amazing day :)

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