Question

Han began with 5/6 pound of modeling clay and used1/5 of the clay to make decorative magnets. she divides the remaining clay into 8 equal portions. what is the weight of the clay in each portion?

Answer 1

Each portion will weigh 0.079lbs.

5/6-1/5=?

.833-.2=.633

.633÷8=.079lbs.