Question

Jenna picked a pumpkin at the pumpkin patch that weighed 8 and 1 half pounds, Her little sister, sandy, picked a pumpkin that weighed one half of that amount, how much did sandys pumpkin weigh

Answer 1

4 pounds and 1/4 ounces

Explanation:

8 and 1 half pounds = 8.5 Ibs

One half of 8.5 = 8.5/2 = 4. 25 Ibs or 4 & 1/4 or 4Ibs 4 ounces.