Question

Jen wants to fill 6 Valentine bags with candy. She has fourteen pounds of candy to distribute equally. How many pounds of candy will ne in each bag?

Answer 1

Answer: " 2 ⅓ pounds of candy per bag " .
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Step-by-step explanation:
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Given: 14 pounds per 6 bags. Find: number of pounds per (unit bag).

(14/6) pounds per bag; 14/6 = (14÷2)/(6÷2) = 7/3 .

7/3 pounds per bag = 2 ⅓ pounds per bag.
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