70 packages can be filled from a jar that contains 7/8pounds of the leaves
Ratio and proportions
Fractions are written as a ratio of two integers. If each bad contains 1/80 pound peppermint leaves, then;
1/80pounds = 1 package
To determine the total package for 7/8 pounds of leaves
7/8 pounds = x
Take the ratios
1/80 * 8/7 = 1/x
8/560 = 1/x
x = 560/8
x = 70
70 packages can be filled from a jar that contains 7/8pounds of the leaves
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