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Barney went to the market and bought 2 1/2​ pounds of apples. He divided up between 3 people. How many pounds of the apples did each person get?

User Hjulle
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Answer:

0.833333

Explanation:

2 1/2 pounds divided between three people would be 0.833333 pounds.

User Surfbutler
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Answer:

Step-by-step explanation:

2 1/2 divided by 3

person 1: 5/6

person 2: 5/6

person 3: 5/6

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