Question

A family uses 20 1/2 pounds of paper in a week and recycles about 3/4 of its waste. How many pounds does the family recycle

Answer 1

15 3/8 lb

Explanation:

3/4 of 20 1/2 =

= 3/4 × 20 1/2

= 3/4 × 41/2

= 123/8

= 120/8 + 3/8

= 15 3/8