Jan began with 5/6 pound of modeling clay and used 1/5 of the clay to make decorative magnets. she divides the remaining clay into 8 equal portions. what is the weight of the clay in each portion?

a. 1/48 pound
b. 1/12 pound
c. 1/8 pound
d. 2/3 pound

Option B. 1/12 pound

Step-by-step explanation:

we know that

1) Jan began with 5/6 pound of modeling clay and used 1/5 of the clay

To find out the pounds of modeling clay used multiply 5/6 by 1/5

To find out the pounds of remaining clay subtract 1/6 from 5/6

2) She divides the remaining clay into 8 equal portions

To find out the weight of each portion divide the pounds of the remaining clay (2/3 lb)  by the number of portions (8)

therefore

The weight of the clay in each portion is 1/12 pound