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Julio's dad owns a restaurant. He bought 9 dozen potatoes to make french fries. He needs 7 potatoes for a large order of fries. How many large orders of fires will he be able to make?

I multiplied 9x12=108
then divided 108/7
I got 15 with 3 left over. Is this right?

User Ted Betz
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Answer:

yes, your math is correct

15 large orders of fries can be made

Explanation:

There are two questions here: one in the question you're trying to answer, and one that you have asked about your math. Hence, there are two answers here.

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9 dozen divided by 7 is ...

9·12/7 = 15 3/7

Julio's dad will be able to make 15 large orders of fries.

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Your math is correct, but you need to be sure you answer the question asked, preferably in at least one complete sentence. Pay attention to the question wording.

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