Question

Carlos makes 1 pound of snack mix using nuts, raisins, and cereal. He uses 1/3 pound of nuts and 2/5 pound of raisins. How much cereal, in pounds, does Carlos use?

Answer 1

Answer: C) 4/15

Explanation: 1/3 *5 = 5/15. 2/5 *5 = 6/15.

5/15 + 6/15 = 11/15

15/15 - 11/15 = 4/15.

Carlos uses 4/15 pounds of cereal in his snack mix.

Answer 2

1 11/15 lbs of cereal