Question

Last week, Molly’s Fruit Stand sold 5 2/3 boxes of peaches. Down the road, Kate's Fruit Stand sold 5/8 as many boxes of apricots as Molly’s did. How many boxes of apricots did Kate's Fruit Stand sell?

Answer 1

3 13/24 boxes

Explanation:

Molly: 5 2/3 = 17/3

Kate: 5/8 × 17/3 = 85/24 = 72/24 + 13/24 = 3 13/24

Answer: 3 13/24 boxes