Question

On Sunday, Dan collected 6.8 pounds of aluminum for recycling. On Monday he collected another 8.75 pounds. What is the total number of pounds of aluminum that Dan collected on those two days?

Answer 1

Lets look at the information we have:-

6.8 pounds on Sunday
8.75 pounds on Monday
How many pounds did he collect together on these 2 days?

Add:-

6.8 + 8.75 = 15.55
Dan collected 15.55 pounds of aluminum on these 2 days. 

CHECK OUR WORK:-

15.55 - 8.75 = 6.8
We were RIGHT!! 

So, Dan collected 15.55 pounds of aluminum on these 2 days. 

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