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Erin byus a bag of peanuts that weighs three fourths of a pound. Later that week, the bag is two thirds full.how much does the bag of peanuts weigh now? Show your work.
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Erin byus a bag of peanuts that weighs three fourths of a pound. Later that week, the bag is two thirds full.how much does the bag of peanuts weigh now? Show your work.

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Weight of peanuts in a full bag = ¾ pounds
Weight of the bag when it is 2/3 full
Then
1 full bag = ¾ pounds
2/3 full bag = [(3/4)*(2/3)
= ½ pounds
So the weight of the peanuts when the bag is two thirds full is ½ pounds.


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