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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→ 3^3/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

→ (4 × 3 + 3)/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

→ 15/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

→15/4 × 1/4 pounds.

→ 15/16 pounds.

→ Now 1 pound = 16 ounces.

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

→ 15 ounces.

                                                                                   

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Answer 2

Answer:

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.