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if 2/5 kilogram of soil fills 1/3 of a container,can1 a kilogram of soil fit in the container? Explain or show your reasoning

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Answer:

Yes

Explanation:

1 kilogram of soil will fill:

1/3 ÷ 2/5 = 5/6 (of a container)

Because 5/6 < 1

=> 1 kilogram of soil will fit in the container

User ReeganLourduraj
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