SOLUTION: Steve bought 2 1/2kg of steak for a barbecue. He marinated a quarter of it. How much was left?

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Question 1002567: Steve bought 2 1/2kg of steak for a barbecue. He marinated a quarter of it. How much was left?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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If he marinated a quarer of it, the 3/4 of it is left.
(3/4)(2 1/2) = (3/4)(5/2) = 15/8 = 1 7/8 kg are left.