Question

Beth has to carry 9 grocery bags into the house. each grocery bag weighs 5 6/10 pounds. how many pounds does beth carry in all? steps??

Answer 1

Answer:
`50(2)/(5)` or 50.4 pounds

Explanation:

You multiply:

`9*5(6)/(10) \\\\=9*(56)/(10) (5(6)/(10) =(5(10)+6)/(10) =(50+6)/(10) =(56)/(10) )\\\\=(9*56)/(10) =(504)/(10)\\\\ =(2(252))/(2(5))=(252)/(5) =50.4`