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A roll of breakfast sausage weighing 4/5:of a pound is cut into 3 patties of the same size. What is the weight of each patty?

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User Moris
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Answer:

4/15

Explanation:

Hope this helps! Sorry if I am wrong.

User Amityo
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Solution:

Note that:

  • 4x/5 ÷ 3 = 1 patty

Solve for x to find the weight of each patty.

  • 4/5 ÷ 3 = Weight of 1 patty
  • => 4/5 x 1/3 = 1 patty
  • => 4/15 = 1 patty

The weight of a patty is 4/15 of a pound.

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