Question

A gallon of water weighs about 8.5 pounds. A container holds ​ 4 1/2 ​ gallons of water. How much does the water in the bucket weigh? Enter your answer in the box.

Answer 1

The water in the bucket weighs 38.25 pounds
8.5 x 4=34 +4.25 (half of 8.5)

Answer 2

8.5 x 4.5 = 38.25 lbs