Question

Andrea picked 21 pounds of peaches in her orchard. She divided the peaches evenly between 4 large baskets. How many ounces of peaches did Andrea put in each basket?

Answer 1

Answer:16 ounces

Explanation:

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Answer 2

1. 1 pound = 16 ounces
2. 21 pounds * 16 ounces = 336 ounces
3. 336 ounces ÷ 4 baskets = 84 ounces per basket

OR

1. 1 pound = 16 ounces
2. 21 pounds ÷ 4 baskets = 5.25 pounds per basket
3. 5.25 pounds * 16 oz = 84 ounces per basket

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