Question

A science teacher has 4 2/3 packages of bird seed. Each package weighs 2 1/4 pounds. How many pounds of bird seed does the teacher have in all?​

Answer 1

10.5 pounds

Explanation:

4 2/3 × 2 1/4 = 10.5 or 10 1/2

Answer 2

9 3/2 pounds or 10.5 pounds

Explanation:

4 2/3 x 2 1/4 = 14/3 x 9/4 = 126/12 = 21/12 = 9 3/2 or 10.5