Question

What is the best estimate for the total weight of cold meats: 1 7/8 pounds of bologna 1 1/2 pounds of ham and 7/8 pounds of roast beef?

Answer 1

3

Explanation:

Round 1 7/8 to 2 round 1 1/2 to 2 round 7/8 to 1 sum it all up 2+2+1=3

The reason I rounded is because it said to estimate.

Answer 2

17/2 lbs. of cold heats

Explanation:

1 + 7/8 + 1 + 1/2 + 7/8

2 + 14/8 + 1/2

5/2 + 14/8

20/8 + 14/8

34/8 = 17/4

17/2 lbs. of cold heats