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Darlene read 5/8 of a 56-page book. How many pages did Darlene read?


My Answer Choices are

A: 30

B:35

C:40

D:45 PLZ HELP I NEED TO FINISH MY HOMEWORK???

Verified Answer :

Since the denominator is 8, we can divide 56 by 8 and get 7, then, multiply 7 by the numerator to get 35.

Darlene read 35 pages


Solved By: 5/8 x 56/1= 280/8


(HINT: The fraction bar means to divide)  280÷8=35