Question

Natasha has 3 pounds of apples and 21/2 pounds of grapes. If she gives 1/3 of her apples to Silvie, how many pounds of apples does she have left?

Answer 1

Subtract the quantity 1/3 times 3 pounds from 3 pounds

= 3 pounds - (3 pounds * 1/3)
= 3 - (3*1)/3
= 3 - 3/3
= 3 - 1
= 2 pounds left

ANSWER: 2 pounds of apples left

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