Mark uses 3 1/8 pounds of seed to fill the birdfeeders in his backyard, but he only has 1 1/2 pounds of seeds. Part A How much seed does he need to buy?

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Shahar Bental · Answer 1 · 2022-01-07T11:33:40+0000

Answer:

1 5/8 pound.

Explanation:

Convert 1/2 into 1/8's.

1/2 = 4/8.

We now have 1 4/8.

Subtract that from 3 1/8.

3 1/8

- 1 4/8

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1 5/8

Your answer is 1 5/8 pound.

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