Question

Justin has a 2pound bag of Lima beans that he want to divide between 3families.how many pound of Lima beans should each family's receives? A. 3/2 pound b.2/3 c.2 1/3 pound d.3 1/3 pounds

Answer 1

2/3 pounds (Option B)

Explanation:

Using unitary method ,

3 families will receive = 2 pounds of lima beans.

(Dividing both the sides by 3)

⇒
`(3)/(3)` family will receive =
`(2)/(3)` pounds of lima beans

⇒ 1 family will receive =
`(2)/(3)` pounds of lima beans.

∴ Each family will receive 2/3 pounds of lima beans.

Answer 2

2/3 pounds of lima beans

Explanation:

2 divided by 3 = 2/3 = 2/3

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