Question

There are 3 ¼ packages of pencils on the desk. One full package weighs 1 ½ pounds. How much do all the containers weigh?

Answer 1

Answer and Explanation

`4\ (3)/(4)`
`or`
`(19)/(4)` =
`4.75`

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We can prove this is correct by adding and multiplying some of the fractions.

`(1)/(2)\cdot(2)/(2)` =
`(2)/(4)`

There.

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Now, we will add the fractions.

`(1)/(4)+(2)/(4)` =
`(3)/(4)`

`3+1` =
`4`

`4+(3)/(4)` =
`4\ (3)/(4)`

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So, the answer is
`4\ (3)/(4)`.

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Hope this helps! <3

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