Asked by Lucy
Mary and Bob sold candy. Mary sold 4/5 as much candy as Bob did. If Mary sold 1/2 box how many boxes did Bob sell?
I did 4/5 divided by 1/2 and was told this was wrong???? Can someone tell me what I did wrong? Thanks You
I did 4/5 divided by 1/2 and was told this was wrong???? Can someone tell me what I did wrong? Thanks You
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Answered by
Ms. Sue
(4/5)x = 1/2
x = (1/2) / (4/5)
x = (1/2) * (5/4)
x = 5/8
x = (1/2) / (4/5)
x = (1/2) * (5/4)
x = 5/8
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