Question

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Elise paid 2/3 as much for a sweater as she did for a pair of shoes. How much did elise pay for the sweater if the shoes cost each given amount?Circle each correct amount.

Cost $75

Cost $42

Answer 1

Explanation:

60 / 3 = 20 x 2 = 40

75 / 3 = 25 x 2 = 50

42 / 3 = 14 x 2 = 28

Those are the answers.

Answer 2

Answer:$40

Explanation:

(2/3)*60 = (2*60)/3 = 120/3 = 40

Notice how 40/60 = 2/3

Good luck!