A group of 15 people will plant a field that is 3/5 acres. Assuming the job is split equally, how many acres must each person plant

a group of people will plant a field that is 3/5 acres. Assuming the job is split equally how many acres must each person plant?
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15 ÷ 3/5

1/15 ÷ 5/3

1 x 5 = 5

15 x 3 = 45 

5/45 = 1/9 or 9

Answer: 9

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