Question

Peter filled 5 cups each with 1one-half pounds of candy. How much candy did the 5 cups contain altogether?

Answer 1

5 cups contain 7one-half pounds of candy.

Explanation:

Given:

Peter filled 5 cups each with 1one-half pounds of candy.

Now, to find the total candy 5 cups contain altogether.

1 cup of candy contain =
`1(1)/(2) \ pounds`

So, to get candy 5 cup contain we multiply 5 by
`1(1)/(2) \ pounds`.

`5* 1(1)/(2) \\=5* (3)/(2) \\=(15)/(2) \\=7(1)/(2)`

Therefore, 5 cups contain 7one-half pounds of candy.