Question

If Mary divides one third of a pound of coconut equally between 8 desserts, how much goes into each dessert?

Answer 1

2/3 ounces

Explanation:

one pound is 16 ounces

1/3 of 16 ounces is 16/3

(16/3) ÷ 8 = (16/3) * (1/8) = 2/3