SOLUTION: a serving of fish is generally 1/2 of a pound. How many servings can be prepared from 18 3/4 pounds of fish?

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Question 1005544: a serving of fish is generally 1/2 of a pound. How many servings can be prepared from 18 3/4 pounds of fish?
Answer by fractalier(6550) About Me  (Show Source):
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We would divide 18 3/4 by 1/2 and get
(18 3/4) / (1/2) = (18 3/4) * (2/1) = (75/4) * (2/1) = 75/2 = 37 1/2 servings