Question

Sandra baked 9 pies that weigh 81/4 pounds total. How much does each pie weigh?

Answer 1

11/12 lb

Explanation:

I think you mean 8 1/4 lb.

(8 1/4)/9 = 33/4 × 1/9 = 33/36 = 11/12

Answer: Each pie weight 11/12 lb.

Answer 2

2 1/4 ×9

= 9/4 ×9

= 81/4

= 20 1/4

Explanation:

81/4/9

= 81/4 × 1/9 (Reciprocal)

= 9/4 pounds

= 2 1/4 pounds