Question

If 3 3/4 lb. of candy cost $20.25, how much would 1 lb. of candy cost.

Answer 1

20.25 divided by 3.75 = 5.40

Answer 2

3 3/4 lb of candy costs $ 20.25

we have been given a mixed fraction with both whole number and fraction

so lets convert it an improper fraction

3 3/4

3 wholes are equivalent to
`3*(4)/(4) = (12)/(4)`

then 3 3/4 is -
`(12)/(4) + (3)/(4) = (15)/(4)`

so 15/4 lbs -- $ 20.25

then 1 lb is --
`(20.25)/(15/4) = (20.25*4)/(15) = (81)/(15) = 5.4`

therefore 1 lb is equal to $ 5.40