Question

Jackie wants to plant 2 1/2 rows of corn in her garden. She needs 3 1/4 ounces of seed for each row. How many totally ounces of seed should Jackie buy?

Answer 1

Answer:

$8\frac{1}{8}$ ounces.

Step-by-step explanation:

Given

Number of rows of corn $=2\frac{1}{2}$ rows.

Seed required in each row is $=3\frac{1}{4}$ ounces.

So, total seed required to plant corn in $2\frac{1}{2}$ rows is

Number of rows of corn $\times$ Seed required in each row

$=(2\frac{1}{2})\times(3\frac{1}{4})\\\\\ Multply\ denominator\ to\ whole\ number\ part\ then\ add\ that\ number\ to\ numerator\\\\=\frac{5}{2}\times\frac{13}{4}\\ \\Divide\ 65\ by\ 8\ we\ have\ 8\ with\ reminder\ 1\\\\=\frac{65}{8}\\\\So,\frac{65}{8} =8\frac{1}{8}$