Question

Morgan uses 1/4 of her supply of raisins to make trail mix and 3/8 of her supply of raisins to make cookies. If morgan uses 5 pounds of raisins, how many pounds of raisins are in her supply?

Answer 1

Answer:8 pounds

Explanation:

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Answer 2

First, we need to find the total fraction of her raisins she used:

1/4 + 3/8 = 2/8 + 3/8

She used 5/8 of her supply.

Knowing this:

5/8x = 5

We multiply by 8 (the LCD)

5x = 40

x = 8

Her supply was 8 pounds, and after making the food, she now has 3 pounds