A farmer collected 12 dozen eggs from her chickens. She sold 5/6 of the eggs at the farmers' market, and gave the rest to friend

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3 years ago

12

s and neighbors. How many dozens did the farmer give away

2 answers:

Sveta_85 [38] · Answer 1 · 2022-07-01T21:44:45+03:00

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12 dozen eggs = 12x12
5/6 of 12dozen =
12d/6 = 2d
2dx5 = 10d
Sells 10d
12d-10d=2d
Gives away 2dozen

KATRIN_1 [288] · Answer 2 · 2022-07-01T20:06:49+03:00

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She gave them 24 dozens. To answer, you multiply 12x12 which equals 144. Then divide that by 6 and you get 24