Final answer:
To determine the total weight of the cabbage Jazmin purchased, multiply the weight of one cabbage (2 3/8 pounds) by six. The total weight of the cabbage she bought is 14 1/4 pounds.
Step-by-step explanation:
The question involves Jazmin purchasing six heads of cabbage, each weighing 2 3/8 pounds. To find the total weight of the cabbages purchased by Jazmin, we multiply the weight of each cabbage by the total number of cabbages she bought.
Firstly, convert the mixed number 2 3/8 pounds to an improper fraction:
2 3/8 = (2 × 8 + 3)/8 = (16 + 3)/8 = 19/8 pounds.
Now, calculate the total weight of six cabbages:
(19/8 pounds) × 6 = 19/8 × 6/1 = (19 × 6)/(8 × 1) = 114/8 = 14 1/4 pounds.
Therefore, Jazmin bought a total of 14 1/4 pounds of cabbage.