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Four people shared fifteen pounds of apples. How many
pounds did each person have?

User Dsi
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If four people share 15 pounds, then you have to divide the apples to the people.
Moreover, 15/4=3.75 pounds
User Niknak
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Answer: Each person had 3.75 pounds of apples

Explanation:

15= 4a (a=how many pounds of apples each person owns)

15/4=a

3.75=a

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