Question

HELP OR I EAT YOUR COOKIES (5TH GRADE MATH)

Lamont's empty backpack weighs 2 1/2 pounds. He puts 4 notebooks in it that each weigh 15 ounces. How many pounds does Lamont's backpack weigh now?

Answer 1

The answer is 6.252 pounds.

2 1/2 as a decimal is 2.5, and 15 ounces is equal to 0.938 pounds. Since there are 4 notebooks, you multiply 0.938 by 4, which is 3.752. Now, you just add 2.5+3.752=6.252