Question

The following line plot shows the weights of pumpkins that were being sold at a farm:

A number line from two to seven divided into quarters. Only the whole number tick marks are labeled. Below the number line is the label Pumpkin Weights in kilograms. There is an X above the third tick mark after two, one X above the second tick mark after three, one X above four, three Xs above the third tick mark after four, one X above the second tick mark after five and one X above six.

Sam bought two pumpkins from the farm. The combined weight of both the pumpkins was the mixed number nine and one half kilograms. Which could be the weight of each pumpkin he bought from the farm? (1 point)

a
the mixed numbers four and three fourths and four and one fourth

b
the mixed numbers four and three fourths and four and three fourths

c
6, the mixed number three and one fourth

d
the mixed numbers five and one fourth and four and one fourth

Answer 1

Answer:

I think the answer is B. The 4 3/4 + 4 3/4 = 19/4+19/4= 38/4= 9 1/2