Jerry has 2 1/2pounds of peanuts to share equally. He plans to share the peanuts among 5 people. How many pounds of peanuts will each person get? Express your answer in simplest form. 1/5 lb 2 1/2 lb 1/2

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Shaheem PP asked Jul 10, 2022

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Jerry has 2 1/2pounds of peanuts to share equally. He plans to share the peanuts among 5 people.

How many pounds of peanuts will each person get?

Express your answer in simplest form.

1/5 lb

2 1/2 lb

1/2 lb

2 1/5 lb

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Shaheem PP asked Jul 10, 2022

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1/2 lb because 2 1/2 divided by 5 is 1/2

Daniel Kurz answered Jul 17, 2022

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