Question

A store sells 15 2/3 pounds of carrots, 12 1/3 pounds of asparagus, and 3 2/3 pounds of cabbage. How many pounds did the store sell altogether?

Answer 1

Pounds of carrot sold = 15 x 2/3 = 10 lb.

Pounds of cabbage sold = 3 x 2/3 = 2 lb.

Pounds of asparagus sold = 12 x 1/3 = 4 lb.

Total pounds sold by the store = 10 + 2 + 4 = 16 lb.