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Jack's mother bought 2 1/2 pound of berries on Monday? Jack ate 1/4 of the berries before he went to bed.
a) How many pounds of berries did Jack eat on Monday?
b) How many pounds of berries were left?
c) On Tuesday, Jack ate of the remaining berries. How many pounds of berries did Jack eat on Tuesday?
d) Did Jack eat more blueberries on Monday or on Tuesday? Explain your reasoning.
PLEASE EXPLAIN HOW YOU GOT THE ANSWER. THANK YOU!

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To confirm, everything that BlueOrnage · Ace said was correct! I saw the explanation(s), and solved myself. I'd retype the answers, but that would be a waste. I hope I helped you! Great job, BlueOrnage! You are so kind!

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Answer:

Explanation:

a) 1/4

b)9/4

c)9/4

d)He ate more berries on tuesday as he at 1/4 on monday and 3/4 on tuesday.

3/4 is 3 times more than 1/4

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