Question

Rice weighing 3 3/4 pounds was divided equally and placed in 4 containers. How many ounces of rice were in each?​

Answer 1

Solution

To solve the problem first we have simplify the improper fraction.

⇒ 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.

Therefore, 15/16 pounds .

= 15/16 × 16 ounces.

= 15/1

= 15

= 15 ounces.

Answer: 15 ounces.

Answer 2

given:

3 3/4 pounds of rice divided equally in 4 containers.

to find:

the amount of ounces of rice each were in.

solution:

33/4 ÷ 4 pounds

= (4 × 3 + 3)/4 ÷ 4 pounds

= 15/4 ÷ 4 pounds

= 15/4 × 1/4 pounds

= 15/16 pounds

so, now:

1 pound = 16 ounces

hence, 15/16 pounds = 15/16 × 16 ounces

= 15 ounces