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Sean has some candy bars that he wants to give away. He is going to give each person 1/18 of a bar, and he has 2 3/4 to give away How many people will get candy? PLS HELP MEEE

User Cowbaymoo
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Answer: 2 29/36

Explanation:

User Blucz
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Answer:

49 people

Explanation:

Take the amount of candy and divide by the amount in a serving

2 3/4 ÷ 1/18

Change to an improper fraction

(4*2+3)/4 ÷ 1 /18

11/4 ÷ 1/18

Copy dot flip

11/4 * 18/1

198/4

49.5

Round down since people do not want half a serving

49 people

User Bhawesh
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