Question

If three people share 6/12 pound of oranges equally, how many pounds of oranges will each person receive?

A. 1/12 pound of oranges
B. 1/8 pound of oranges
C. 1/6 pound of oranges
o 1/2 pound of oranges

Answer 1

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Answer:

C. 1/6 pound of oranges

Explanation:

`(6)/(12)/3 = (6/3)/(12)=(2)/(2\cdot6)=(1)/(6)`

Each person would receive 1/6 pound of oranges.