Charlotte is making 6 pounds of trail mix using raisins and 3 different types of nuts. The table shows the amounts of different types of nuts that she has.
Type of Nut Amount (in pounds)
Almonds 7/8
Cashews 1 1/2
Peanuts 2 3/8
Pecans 1 1/4
Walnuts 1 3/4
Charlotte uses all of the almonds, cashews, and peanuts that she has Which of the following explains how she can find the exact amount of raisins she needs?
A Round 7/8 pound to 1 pound, 1 1/2 pounds to 2 pounds, and 2 3/8 pounds to 2 pounds. Then add the rounded amounds and subtract that total from 6 pounds.
B. Add 7/8 pound, 1 1/2 pounds, 2 3/8 pounds, 1 1/4 pounds, and 1 3/4 pounds. Then subtract 6 pounds from that total.
C. Subtract 7/8 pound from 6 pounds, subtract 1 1/2 pounds from 6 pounds, and subtract 2 3/8 pounds from 6 pounds. Then add all three differences.
D. Add 7/8 pound, 1 1/2 pounds, and 2 3/8 pounds. Then subtract that total from 6 pounds.