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Answer:

32 fishes

Explanation:


(5)/(9) of 72.

Convert 9 to 72. 9 * 8 = 72

Multiply 5 by 8 since it is a numerator. 5 * 8 = 40

40 out of 72 fishes were sold.

72 - 40 = 32

There are 32 fishes left in the tank

User Namoshek
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Hey!

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Solution:

72 tropical fish and 5/9 sold.

72 / 9 = 8

8 * 5 = 40

72 - 40 = 32

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Answer:

There are 32 fish left in the tank!

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Hope This Helped! Good Luck!

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