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Mikes mom made a batch of soup that was 8 4/5 cups. each cup is 1 1/2 cups. How many servings did Mikes mom make?

please anser correctly

User MaTriXy
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Answer:

b. 5 13/14

Explanation:

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User Parroty
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Answer:

5 13/15 or 5.866..

Explanation:

8 4/5 ÷ 1 1/2

Path 1:

8. 4/5 = 8.8

1. 1/2 = 1.5

8.8 ÷ 1.5 = 5.866...

Path 2:

8 4/5 = 44/5

1 1/2 = 3/2

44/5 ÷ 3/2 = 44/5 × 2/3

= 44 × 2 / 5 × 3

= 88/15

= 5 13/15

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