Tony had 2/3 of a pound of strawberries. Tony let his friend Larry eat 3/8 of the strawberries. How many pounds of strawberries did Larry eat?

A) 1/3

B) 1/4

C) 2/3

D) 2/9

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Hassan Ewing

27 May, 14:31

Tony had 2/3 of a pound of strawberries. Tony let his friend Larry eat 3/8 of the strawberries. How many pounds of strawberries did Larry eat?

A) 1/3

B) 1/4

C) 2/3

D) 2/9

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Figaro · Answer 1

2/3lb of Strawberries. His friend at 3/8 of them so that would be 3/8 * 2/3 = 6/18 or 1/3. He ate 1/3lb of the strawberries

Edit: This answer is wrong. As shown by others, its 1/4lb

Tony had 2/3 of a pound of strawberries. Tony let his friend Larry eat 3/8 of the strawberries. How many pounds of strawberries did Larry eat?A) 1/3B) 1/4C) 2/3D) 2/9

Tony had 2/3 of a pound of strawberries. Tony let his friend Larry eat 3/8 of the strawberries. How many pounds of strawberries did Larry eat?

A) 1/3

B) 1/4

C) 2/3

D) 2/9