## Basic College Mathematics (10th Edition)

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# Chapter 2 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions - 2.6 Applications of Multiplication - 2.6 Exercises - Page 155: 8

#### Answer

6.4 million people

#### Work Step by Step

Multiply to find how many people purchase produce. To simplify the equation, multiply by 16 (instead of 16 million) and add the million at the end. $\frac{16}{1}\times\frac{2}{5} = \frac{32}{5}$ $\frac{32}{5} = 6.4$ 6.4 million

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