Question

Alexandra’s backpack weights 7 5/8 pounds. What is the weight of her backpack expressed as a decimal?

Answer 1

Answer: 7.625 pounds.

Explanation:

Given: The weight of Alexandra's backpack =
`7(5)/(8)\ pounds`e the given weight is in mixed fraction.

To convert it into decimal ,first we need to convert it into improper fraction.

Thus,
`7(5)/(8)=(7*8+5)/(8)=(61)/(8)`

Now, convert the improper fraction into decimal, by dividing numerator by denominator, we get

`7(5)/(8)=7.625`

Hence, the weight of her backpack in decimal = 7.625 pounds.