Question

Nicolas sold 20 1/2 pounds of shrimp in 4 hours. At this rate, how many pounds of shrimp did he sell i 1 hour? How many pounds of shrimp can he sell in 9 hours.

Answer 1

20 1/2= 4 hours
20 1/2÷4= 5 1/8 1 hour
for 9 hours = 5 1/8×9
=46 1/8