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The Jones family eats 2/3 of a packet of biscuits every day. How long will 27 packets last the family?

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Answer:

40 1/2 days

Explanation:

Quantity of biscuits the Jones eats daily = 2/3 of a packet

Total packets of biscuits = 27 packets

How long will 27 packets last the family?

= Total packets of biscuits / daily intake of biscuits of the Jones

= 27 ÷ 2/3

= 27 × 3/2

= 81 / 2

= 40 1/2 days

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