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Amelia went to the candy store and bought 5/6 of a pound of candy. If 1/2 of Amelia's candy

was chocolate, how many pounds of chocolate candy did Amelia buy?

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Answer: 5/12 or about 0.42

Explanation:

You are looking for 1/2 of 5/6

5/6 times 1/2 = 5/12

I hope it helps!

User Avinash Sonee
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Answer:

5/12 pounds of chocolate

Explanation:

converting 5/6 to 10/12, half of that is is 5/12. hope this helps !!! :D

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