mrs.bell has a 256 ounce bag of potting soil. what is the greatest number of 6 ounce pots she can completly fill with soil

Subha asked Aug 8, 2023

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Subha asked Aug 8, 2023

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Answer:

42 with 4 extra ounces

Explanation:

since we know we can't do 256/6

256, when downed, is 252

252/6 = 42

the most she can make is 42 with 4 more ounces leftover

Rabra answered Aug 14, 2023

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