SOLUTION: In a far-off land, three fish can be traded for two loaves of bread, and a loaf of bread can be traded for four bags of rice. How many bags of rice is one fish worth?
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Question 805175: In a far-off land, three fish can be traded for two loaves of bread, and a loaf of bread can be traded for four bags of rice. How many bags of rice is one fish worth?
Answer by richwmiller(17219) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
3f=2l,
2l=3f
1l=4r,
2*4r=3f
8r=3f
3 fish for 8 rice
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