Each child in the Smith family was given an orange cut into 8 equal sections. Each child ate 5/8 of the orange. After combining the leftover sections, Mrs. Smith noted that there were exactly 3 full orangesleft. How many children are in the Smith family?

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Shaylee Peterson

10 February, 06:32

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Deven Willis · Answer 1

Eight kids i believe

Hunter Hays · Answer 2

5/8 x 8 = 5

8 - 5 = 3

There are 5 childrens in the Smith family.