Question

First Colony Middle school recycled 112 pounds of paper this month. They recycled 89 3/8 pounds last month. How many more pounds did they recycle this month?

A. 22 5/8
B. 22 7/8
C. 23 1/2
D. 23 5/8

Answer 1

The First Colony Middle school recycled 112 pounds of paper this month, and they recycled 89 3/8 pounds last month. The difference between the two amounts is 22 5/8 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

To find out how many more pounds were recycled this month compared to last month, we need to subtract the amount recycled last month from the amount recycled this month.

112 pounds - 89 3/8 pounds = 22 5/8 pounds

Therefore, the correct answer is A. 22 5/8 pounds.