Rice weighing 3 3/4 pounds was divided equally and placed in 4 containers. How many ounces of rice were in each?
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3 3/4 ÷ 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.
Answer: 15 ounces.
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Step-by-step explanation:
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.
Answer: 15 ounces.
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