Question

Q=> Rice weighing 33/4 pounds was divided equally and placed in 4 containers. How many ounces of rice were in each?​

Answer 1

HERE IS YOUR ANSWER MATE.....;

33/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

= (4 × 3 + 3)/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

= 15/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

= 15/4 × 1/4 pounds.

= 15/16 pounds.

Now we know that, 1 pound = 16 ounces.

Therefore, 15/16 pounds = 15/16 × 16 ounces.

= 15 ounces

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Answer 2

Answer:

33/4 ÷ 4 pound

=(4 x 3 + 3)/4 ÷ 4 pound.

= 15/4 ÷ 4 pound.

= 15/4 x 1/4 pounds.

= 15/16 pounds.

Now we know that, 1 pound = 16 ounces.

Therefore, 15/16 pounds .

= 15/16 x16 ounces.

= 15/1

= 15

= 15 ounces.