Question

At the beginning of the month, there were 80 ounces of peanut butter in the pantry. Now, there is 1/3 less than that. How many ounces of peanut butter are in the pantry now?

A.2/3⋅80

B.1/3⋅80

C.80−1/3

D.(1+1/3)⋅80

Answer 1

2/3*80

Explanation:

2/3*80, is the same as finding 1/3 of 80, and subtracting the new number from 80.