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Erin buys a bag of peanuts that weighs 3/4 of a pound.  Later that week, the bag is 2/3 full.  how much does the bag of peanuts weigh now?

Erin buys a bag of peanuts that weighs 3/4 of a pound.  Later that week, the bag is 2/3 full.  how much does the bag of peanuts weigh now?
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erin buys a bag of peanuts that weighs 3/4 of a pound.  Later that week, the bag is 2/3 full.  how much does the bag of peanuts weigh now?

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In math, "of" usually means "times".

2/3 x 3/4 = 6/12 = 1/2 pound.
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