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15 people are expected for a dinner. Three ounces of corn serves one person. A can of corn is nine ounces. How many cans of corn should be bought for the dinner?

User Hsan
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Answer:

5 cans need to be bought

Explanation:

In each can, 3 people can be served. 3 × 5= 15

User Sirvine
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5 cans need to be bought. There are three servings in each can so you divide 15 by 3.
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