The Davidson family belongs to a food co-op with 8 other families.44 pounds of potatoes were purchased, and each family will receive 1 8 eight of potatoes. The Davidson family will receive Of the potatoes.

Answer:
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Step-by-step explanation:
Portion:
1/8 = 0.125
Each of the family will get:
44 pounds * 0.125 = 5.5 pounds of potatoes
**Five and a half pounds of potatoes.