Question

A candy store sells mints in 1/4, 1/2 , and 3/4 lb packages. John purchases several packages of each weight.

What is the total weight of each purchase?

Enter a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form to correctly complete the sentence.

6 packages of the 1/4 lb package weigh ___ lb.

8 packages of the 1/2 lb package weigh ___ lb.

7 packages of the 3/4 lb package weigh ___ lb.

Answer 1

For this problem, just multiply the fractions by the amount of packages purchased.

6 * 1/4 = 1 1/2

8 * 1/2 = 4

7 * 3/4 = 5 1/4