SOLUTION: One eighth of a half gallon carton of ice cream has been eaten. The remainder is divided among three people . Approximately what percentage of a gallon does each person get?

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Question 483573: One eighth of a half gallon carton of ice cream has been eaten. The remainder is divided
among three people . Approximately what percentage of a gallon does each person get?
Answer by jorel1380(3719) About Me  (Show Source):
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7/8x1/3=7/24=.29167 gals per person left to eat..