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2/5 kilogram of soil fills 1/3 of a countainer. Can 1 kiligram of soil fit in the container?

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Yes

Explanation:

If 2/5kg fills one third, let's multiply 2/5kg by 3 to find out how much soil the conatainer can hold.

(2/5kg)(3) = 9/5kg = 1.8kg

1.8kg>1kg, so the answer is yes

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