Question

Katelyn bought 3 packages of ground beef. The packages weighed 2.65 lb, 1.85 lb, and 2.46 lb. She divided the ground beef into 4 packages, each the same weight. How many pounds of around beef were in each package?

Answer 1

1.74 lb/package

Explanation:

Add up the weights of the 3 packages of ground beef and then divide that sum by 4 (packages):

2.65 lb + 1.85 lb + 2.46 lb 6.96 lb

-------------------------------------- = ------------------------ = 1.74 lb/package

4 packages 4 packages

Answer 2

1.74 pounds

Explanation:

2.65 + 1.85 + 2.46 = 6.96/4 = 1.74lbs.