jazzarrington2
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  • 22-02-2018
  • Mathematics
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A vegetable farmer fills 2/3 of a wooden crate with 5/7 pound of tomatoes. How many pounds of tomatoes can fit into one crate?

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tlupe72 tlupe72
  • 22-02-2018
1 1/14 i think but not sure 








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Americ
Americ Americ
  • 22-02-2018
5/7 pounds fill 2/3 crate

x= number of pounds of tomatoes that will fit in one crate

x=5/7 ÷ 2/3

multiply by the reciprocal
x=5/7 * 3/2
x=(5*3)/(7*2)
x=15/14

change to mixed fraction
x=1 1/14 or 1.07 pounds of tomatoes

1 1/14 pounds of tomatoes will fit in one crate.

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