Question

A puppy weighs 2 7/8 pounds. Carla feeds the puppy 3 ounces of food for each pound that the puppy weighs. How many ounces of food does Carla feed the puppy?

Answer 1

8 5/8 ounces

Explanation:

Given that:

Weight of puppy = 2 7/8 pounds

Puppy is being fed 3 ounces of food for each pound it weighs

Ounces of food being fed :

1 pound = 3 ounces

2 7/8 pounds =?

2 7/8 * 3

23/ 8 * 3

= 69/ 8

= 8 5/8 ounces