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A farmer sells 6.7 kilograms of pears and apples at the farmer's market. 3/5 Of this weight is pears, and the rest is apples. How many kilograms of apples did she sell at the farmer's market?

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Answer: She sold 2.68kg of apples in the market

Explanation:

Weight of pears and apples= 6.7 kg

weight of pears = 3/5 x 6.7 kg= 4.02 kg

Weight of apples = Total weight of the fruits - weight of pears

= 6.70kg- 4.02kg =2.68 kg

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