Question

Nine identical cakes weigh a total of 20¼ pounds. How much does each cake weigh? Simplify.

Answer 1

Answer:

$2\frac{1}{4}$

Step-by-step explanation:

20 1/4 = 20.25

20.25/9 = 2.25

2.25 = $2\frac{1}{4}$

Each cake weighs 2.25 pounds.