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It is estimated that each guest at a party will eat 3/8 pounds of chocolatesHow many guest can be served with 15 pounds of chocolate?

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Explanation:

Simply use unitary method.

3/8 pound = 1 guest

1 pound = 8/3 guests

So, 15 pounds = 15*8/3 = 40 guests

So, 40 guests will be served with 15 pounds of chocolate.

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