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Rice weighing 33/4 pounds was divided equally and placed in 4 containers. How many ounces of rice were in each?



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Answer:

The answer is 15 ounces

Explanation:

33/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

(4 × 3 + 3)/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

15/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

15/4 × 1/4 pounds.

15/16 pounds.

Now we know that, 1 pound = 16 ounces.

So, 15/16 pounds = 15/16 × 16 ounces = 15 ounces.

Thus, The answer is 15 ounces

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