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.