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

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9 May, 17:42

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Barry · Answer 1

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

Cynthia Odonnell · Answer 2

12 dozen eggs = 12x12

5/6 of 12dozen =

12d/6 = 2d

2dx5 = 10d

Sells 10d

12d-10d=2d

Gives away 2dozen