Isabel grows potatoes in her garden. This year, she harvested potatoes and saved of them to plant next year. How many of the harvested potatoes did Isabel save to plant next year?
Correct answer: B
Explanation
Choice B is correct. The number of harvested potatoes Isabel saved to plant next year can be calculated by multiplying the total number of potatoes Isabel harvested, , by the proportion of potatoes she saved. Since she saved of the potatoes she harvested, the proportion of potatoes she saved is , or . Multiplying by this proportion gives , or , potatoes that she saved to plant next year.
Choice A is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice C is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
Choice D is incorrect and may result from conceptual or calculation errors.
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