Mai had 5 candy bars. She ate half of one candy bar and decided to distribute the remaining bars between her two sisters and herself. How many candy bars did each of the three girls receive?

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Raul Francis

3 March, 18:33

Mai had 5 candy bars. She ate half of one candy bar and decided to distribute the remaining bars between her two sisters and herself. How many candy bars did each of the three girls receive?

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Genesis Watson · Answer 1

Ate 1/2

had 4 and 1/2 left

distribute between 3 people

4 and 1/2 divided by 3 or times 1/3

4 and 1/2=4+1/2=8/2+1/2=9/2

9/2 times 1/3=9/6=3/2

each girl recieved 3/2 or 1 and 1/2 candy bar

Savannah Mckenzie · Answer 2

Savannah Mckenzie 3 March, 21:31

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1 and 2/3 is the answer