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Darlene read 5/8 of a 56-page book. How many pages did Darlene read?

My Answer Choices are
A: 30
B:35
C:40
D:45 PLZ HELP I NEED TO FINISH MY HOMEWORK???

User Alos
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Since the denominator is 8, we can divide 56 by 8 and get 7, then, multiply 7 by the numerator to get 35.
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Darlene read 35 pages


Solved By: 5/8 x 56/1= 280/8


(HINT: The fraction bar means to divide) 280÷8=35
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