Mr James sells saltfish at his shop. On a certain day five people bought 1/4 pound of saltfish each, while four people bought 1/

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3 years ago

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2 pound each. how much saltfish did Mr James sell on that day?

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Lyrx [107] · Answer 1 · 2022-01-16T22:49:36+03:00

Lyrx [107]3 years ago

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It would be 3 and 1/4 pounds because four times 1/2 is 2, and five times 1/4 is 1.25. two plus 1.25 is equal to 3.25, or three-forths.

kompoz [17] · Answer 2 · 2022-01-16T20:28:07+03:00

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5 x 1/4 = 1 1/4 or 1.25
4 x 1/2 = 2
1.25 + 2 = 3.25 or 3 and 1/4