Question

at the supermarket, Jalen bought three kinds of meat. he purchased 1/4 pound of roast beef, 3/4 pound of ham, and 3/4 pound of turkey. which choice describes the total weight of the meats?
a)less than 1 pound
b)between 1 and 1 1/2 pounds
c) between 1 1/2 and 2 pounds
d) more than 2 pounds

Answer 1

C. Between 1 1/2 and 2 pounds

Answer 2

Add the weights of each meat together.

= 1/4 + 3/4 + 3/4
add all numerators (top)

= 7/4
change to a mixed number

= 1 3/4 total pounds


ANSWER: C) between 1 1/2 and 2 pounds

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