Question

Different size containers. Tanner used for storing dry goods. The largest container held 12 /3/4 cups of dry goods. 2/3 of the amount in container a, 2/3 of the amount in container b. What was the total amount in cups of dry goods. That tanner could store in all three containers

Answer 1

29 3/4 cups

Explanation:

total amount of tanner in the 3 containers = sum of tanners in each container

total cups in containers b and c = 2/3 x 12 3/4

2/3 x 51/4 = 17/2 cups or 8 1/2 cups

total capacity = 8 1/2 + 8 1/2 + 12 3/4 = 17 + 12 3/4 = 29 3/4