Answer:
C (-8-i)
Step-by-step explanation:
To triple this number, you can triple the whole number, triple the fraction, then add them together.
3*3=9
1/2*3=3/2 (or 1 1/2)
Add them together.
9+1 1/2= 10 1/2
The rice will cost $17.6 for serving 40 people
<h3><u>Solution:</u></h3>
We need to determine the cost of serving 40 people with rice
Arborio rice is purchased in 2-pound boxes for $1.99
The price of 1 pound box will be 
1 Pound (lb) is equal to 16 ounces (oz)
Therefore, the price of 16 ounces is $0.995
A cup of raw Arborio rice weighs 7 ounces and it serve 1 people

Therefore rice will cost $17.6 for serving 40 people
Answer: 14
Step-by-step explanation:
1.75x -2 + 1.75x -2 + 1.75x -2 =67.5
5.25x-6= 67.5
5.25x =73 .5
X = 14