Question

Rachel has 2/3 pound of snack mix. She eats 5/12 of the snack mix.

How much of the snack mix did Rachel eat?


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Answer 1

`(5)/(18) pound of snack mix is eaten by Rachel.`

Explanation:

Given

Total snack mix with Rachel
`(2)/(3)` Pounds

Snack mix eaten by Rachel
`= (5)/(12)` of the total snack mix

`(5)/(12)` of the total snack mix accounts for

`(5)/(12) * (2)/(3) = (5)/(18)` Pound