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A bowl holds 3/10 cup of oil when it is 2/5 full. Which statement best describes the quotient of 3/10 divided by 2/5?

The maximum amount of oil the bowl can hold is Fraction 3 over 4 cup.

The maximum amount of oil the bowl can hold is Fraction 4 over 3 cups.

The amount of oil that can be still poured in the bowl is Fraction 3 over 4 cup.

The amount of oil that can be still poured in the bowl is Fraction 4 over 3 cups.

User Thoroughly
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Answer:

3/4 cups

Explanation:

User Jellicle
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If 3/10 cup is 2/5 full, then the bowl holds:

(3/10) / (2/5)

(3/10)/(2/5) = 3/10 * 5/2 = 15/20 = 3/4

The bowl holds 3/4 of a cup
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