Question

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

Answer 1

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= (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.

= 15/1

= 15

= 15 ounces.

Answer 2

Given :-- Rice weight =

$3 \times \frac{3}{4} = \frac{15}{4} pounds$

it is divided into 4 equal parts ,

so, value of each part =

$\frac{15}{4} \div 4 = \frac{15}{4} \times \frac{1}{4} = \frac{15}{16} pounds$

Now we know That ,

$1 \: pound \: = 16 \: ounce$

so,

$\frac{15}{16} \: pounds = \frac{15}{16} \times 16 = 15 \: ounce$