Question

Can you please help me out on this question!

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation

4/38=35/8
21/2=5/2
31/4=13/4

35/8* 8/8=35/8
5/2*8/8=20/8
13/4*8/8=26/8
81/24=27/8
add 81/8
You should get 3.375 pounds

Answer 2

3.375 pounds

Explanation:

First change the decimal to fraction.

3.25 = 3 1/4

Then change mixed numbers to improper fraction format.

4 3/8 = 35/8

2 1/2 = 5/2

3 1/4 = 13/4

Next, multiply the fractions so they have a common denominator (try 8)

35/8 * 8/8 = 35/8

5/2 * 8/8 = 20/8

13/4 * 8/8 = 26/8

Add these together. We get 81/8.

Divide by 3 (b/c there are 3 people).

81/8 /3 = 81/24

Simplify.

81/24 = 27/8

This will be easier for you to divide. you should get 3.375 pounds