Question

Alexandra’s backpack weights 7 5/8 pounds. What is the weight of her backpack expressed as a decimal?

Answer 1

Answer: 7.625 pounds.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given: The weight of  Alexandra's backpack = $7\frac{5}{8}\ pounds$e the given weight is in mixed fraction.

To convert it into decimal ,first we need to convert it into improper fraction.

Thus, $7\frac{5}{8}=\frac{7\times8+5}{8}=\frac{61}{8}$

Now, convert the improper fraction into decimal, by dividing numerator by denominator, we get

$7\frac{5}{8}=7.625$

Hence, the weight of her backpack in decimal = 7.625 pounds.