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or number of bags needed --- n amount of peanuts he bought 2n lbs number of bags he needs to buy = 2n/(5/6) = 12n/5
2 / 5/6 = 2 * 6/5 = 12/5 = 2.4 So a 2-lb bag holds 2 complete 5/6 lb bags, or 5/3 lbs, leaving 1/3 lb left over using 3 bags will then fill 7 small bags
