Question

What is the total weight in ounces of the books in Duane's backpack?

Answer 1

86 1/2 oz

Step-by-step explanation:

To find the total weight in ounces, we add up the weight of all books given in the table.

`3(3)/(4)+55+2(3)/(4)+11+14`

which simplifies to give

`\begin{gathered} (3)/(4)+(3)/(4)+3+2+11+14+55 \\ \rightarrow(6)/(4)+85 \end{gathered}`
`=1(1)/(2)+85`
`=86(1)/(2)`