Question

Emily, Frances, and Bill each carried a 10-pound bag of soil into the backyard. After putting the soil in the first flower bed, Emily's bag was ⅝ full, Frances's bag was ⅖ full, and Bill's bag was ⅖ full. How many pounds of soil did they put in the first flower bed altogether?

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

emily: 10(5/8) = 6 1/4 or 6.25 pounds left

10- 6.25 = 3.75 used

Frances : 10(2/5) = 4 pounds left

10-4 = 6 pounds used

Bills : 10(2/5) = 4 pounds left

10-4 = 6 pounds used

add them together

15.75 or 15 3/4 pounds of soil in the first flower bed