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How much trail mix will each person get if 5 people share 1/2 pound trail mix

How much trail mix will each person get if 5 people share 1/2 pound trail mix
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How much trail mix will each person get if 5 people share 1/2 pound trail mix

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Assume that each person gets an equal share.
Then the portion a person gets is

(1/2 \, pound)/(5 \, persons) = ( (1)/(2) * (1)/(5) ) \, (pounds)/(person) = (1)/(10) \, pounds/person

Answer: 1/10 pounds per person
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