Tiffany will be able to send the package because the total weights only 15 pounds(not exceed 16 pounds)
Further explanation
Mass is one of the principal quantities, which is related to the matter in the object
The main mass unit consists of 7 units of other than other units of mass such as quintals, tons, pounds, ounces:
- Kilogram, kg
- Hectogram, hg
- Decagram, dag
- gram, g
- Decigram, dg
- centigram, cg
- milligrams, mg
Each unit descends then multiplied by 10, and if one unit increases then divided by 10
Fraction numbers are known as numerator and denominator
On a number line, fractions are expressed in points that lie between two integers
The general form of fractions is
[tex]\large{\boxed{\frac{a}{b}}[/tex]
Mixed fractions consist of whole number and ordinary fractions
Tiffany is sending a package that may not exceed 16 pounds.
The books weights = [tex]{\displaystyle {9\frac {3} {8}}}[/tex]
The other items weights = [tex]{\displaystyle {\frac {3} {5}}\times\:9\frac{3}{8}[/tex]
The other items weights = [tex]{\displaystyle {5\frac {5} {8}}}[/tex]
The total package to be sent :
[tex]{\displaystyle {9\frac {3} {8}}+{5\frac{5}{8} }}[/tex]
= 15 pounds < 16 pounds
So Tiffany will be able to send the package
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