Question

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Answer 1

50 berries left over

Step-by-step explanation:

55 berries 1700 berries

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1 jar x jars

Using cross products

55x = 1700*1

Divide each side by 55

55x/55 = 1700/55

x = 1700/55

Changing to a mixed number

55 goes into 1700 30 times

30 *55 =16501700-1650 = 50

x = 30 50/55 = 30 10/11

There are 50 berries left over

Explanation:

Answer 2

50 berries left over

Explanation:

55 berries 1700 berries

--------------- = -------------------

1 jar x jars

Using cross products

55x = 1700*1

Divide each side by 55

55x/55 = 1700/55

x = 1700/55

Changing to a mixed number

55 goes into 1700 30 times

30 *55 =16501700-1650 = 50

x = 30 50/55 = 30 10/11

There are 50 berries left over