Question

Noah went to the candy store and brought 4 1/3 pounds if 4/5 Noah's candy was cho how many pounds of chocolate candy did Noah buy?

Answer 1

Madison, this is the solution:

• Noah brought 4 1/3 pounds of candy

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• Amount of chocolate = 4/5 of the total candy

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Therefore, Noah bought:

• 4 1/3 * 4/5 pounds of chocolate

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• 4 1/3 = 13/3

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• 13/3 * 4/5 = 52/15

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• 52/15 = 3 7/15

Noah bought 3 7/15 pounds of chocolate