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Sheila has 11 1 2 pounds of potato salad. She wants to divide the potato salad into containers, each of which holds 1 3 4 pounds. How many containers does she need? Complete the explanation
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Sheila has 11 1 2 pounds of potato salad. She wants to divide the potato salad into containers, each of which holds 1 3 4 pounds. How many containers does she need? Complete the explanation

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11 1/2=11.5
1 3/4=1.75
11.5/1.75=about 6.57
Shelia needs 7 containers because you cannot cut off a part of container and use it.
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