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David had 74 pennies and then lost 18. Now he wants to buy a treat that costs 2 sevenths of the pennies he has left. How many pennies does the treat cost?

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Answer:

18 pennies

Explanation:

74-18=56

56/7=8

8x2=16

User Omeriko
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Answer:

16 pennies

Explanation:

74 - 18 = 56

56 / 7 = 8

1/7 of the pennies is 8 pennies.

2/7 of the pennies are 16 pennies.

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