Question

Christy purchased 6.75 pounds of red licorice and 2.37 pounds of black licorice. How much licorice does she need to put in a bag if she divides the total amount into 10 equal-sized bags?

Answer 1

Answer: The amount she puts in a bag = 0.912 pound.

Explanation:

Given : Amount of red licorice purchased by Christy = 6.75 pounds

Amount of black licorice purchased by Christy = 2.37 pounds

Total amount of licorice purchased by Christy = 6.75 + 2.37 pounds

= 9.12 pounds

Then, if she divides the total amount into 10 equal-sized bags , the amount she put in a bag = (Total amount of licorice purchased) ÷ 10

= 9.12 ÷ 10 = 0.912 pound

Hence, the amount she puts in a bag = 0.912 pound.