Marcia has 7 packages of peanuts. Each package contains 2/3 cups. Marcia needs 6 cups of peanuts to make peanut brittle. How many more cups does she need?

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Mark M. answered • 11/02/16

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Marcia has 14/3 c - (7/1)(2/3)

She needs 18/3 c - (6/1)(3/3)

18/3 - 14/3 = 4/3

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