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Sanderson is having trouble with his assignment. his shown work is as follows: − 3 7 7 3 = − 3 7 × 7 3 = − 21 21 = −1 however, his answer does not match the answer that his teacher gives him. complete the description of sanderson's mistake. find the correct answer.

Alistair has 5 half-pounds chocalate bars. it takes 1 1/2 pounds of chocalate,broken into chunks, to make a batch of cookies. how many batches can alistair mke with chocalate he has on his hand?