Mrs. Bell has a 256-ounce bag of potting soil. What is the greatest number of6-ounce pots she can completely fill with soil? (A)42 B(43) (C)41 (D)44

BenVlodgi asked Mar 7, 2023

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BenVlodgi asked Mar 7, 2023

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The total weight of soil=256-ounce

She wants to fill a 6-ounce pot with soil

hence

she will be able to fill

$(256)/(6)=42(2)/(3)\text{ number of pot}$

Hence the greatest number of pot she can completely fill is 42

Did answered Mar 12, 2023

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