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2lbs bags of candy are being used to fill container that hold 1 1/2lbs each. How many containers can be filled by each 2lbs bag of candy?

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Answer:

4 Containers needed to Fill 3 Two lbs Bags Of Candy .

Explanation:

According to Question, We have

2 lbs Bag Of Candy Used To Fill Container That hold
1(1)/(2) lbs Each .

Now There are 4 Container of Capacity
1(1)/(2) lbs Needed To fill Exactly 3 two lbs Bags .

Thus 4 containers have Total capacity Of 6 lbs . Which Is Easily Filled By The 3 two lbs Bags . ( Without Any Loss )

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