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70 packages can be filled from a jar that contains 7/8pounds of the leaves

Ratio and proportions

Fractions are written as a ratio of two integers. If each bad contains 1/80 pound peppermint leaves, then;

1/80pounds = 1 package

To determine the total package for 7/8 pounds of leaves

7/8 pounds = x

Take the ratios

1/80 * 8/7 = 1/x

8/560 = 1/x

x = 560/8

x = 70

70 packages can be filled from a jar that contains 7/8pounds of the leaves

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