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 1002575: Steve bought 2 1/2kg of steak for a barbecue. He marinated a quarter of it. How much was left?
Answer by Cromlix(4381) About Me  (Show Source):
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Hi there,
2 1/2 kg = 5/2 kg
1/4 x 5/2
= 5/8 kilograms
5/2 - 5/8
40 - 10/16
= 30/16
= 15/8
= 1 7/8 kg left.
Hope this helps :-)