Answer: [tex]2\dfrac{2}{3}\text{ pounds}[/tex]
Step-by-step explanation:
Given : Each batch of Aunt carols peanut brittle recipe calls for [tex]\dfrac{1}{3}[/tex] pound of peanut.
Then , the amount of peanut require for 8 batches will be:-
[tex]8\times\dfrac{1}{3}=\dfrac{8}{3}=2\dfrac{2}{3}\text{ pounds}[/tex]
Hence, for 8 batches , she will use [tex]2\dfrac{2}{3}\text{ pounds}[/tex] of peanuts.
