Hello!
Each football weighs 7/8 of a pound. Let's convert 7/8 to a decimal by dividing its numerator by its denominator.
7 ÷ 8 = 0.875
Now, multiply this by the number of footballs the coach is carrying:
0.875 × 8 = 7
ANSWER:
The total weight of the football, in pounds, is 7 lb.