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

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Answer:

  C.  1/6 pound of oranges

Step-by-step explanation:

  $\dfrac{6}{12}\div3 = \dfrac{6\div3}{12}=\dfrac{2}{2\cdot6}=\dfrac{1}{6}$

Each person would receive 1/6 pound of oranges.