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Question

Two bags of flour have a total weight of 8 3/4 pounds. What could be their individual weights?

Select all that apply

a. 7 pounds and 3/4 pound

b. 3 1/4 pounds and 5 1/2 pounds

c. 4 3/4 pounds and 4 pounds

d. 8 pounds and 1/4 pound

e. 6 pounds and 2 3/4 pounds

Answer 1

Total weight of two bags of flour = 8 3/4

a) 7 + 3/4 = 7 3/4 no

b) 3 1/4 + 5 1/2 = 8 3/4 yes

c) 4 3/4 + 4 = 8 3/4 yes

d) 8 + 1/4 = 8 1/4 no

e) 6 + 2 3/4 = 8 3/4 yes