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How many pounds of peanuts will each person get if 3 people share 1/5 pounds of peanuts equally?

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3 people share 1/5 pound

1 person = 1/5 ÷ 3 = 1/5 x 1/3 = 1/15 pound


Answer: 1 person gets 1/15 pounds of peanuts.

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