Let's calculate how much Star was originally eating each day.
Star was eating 3 1/2 pounds of horse feed twice a day, so the total amount per day was:
2 * 3 1/2 = 7 pounds of horse feed per day.
Now let's calculate how much Star is currently eating each day.
Charlie reduced Star's feed by 3/4 of a pound at each feeding. So, Star is now eating 3 1/2 - 3/4 = 3 1/2 - 3/4 = 2 3/4 pounds of horse feed at each feeding.
Since there are 2 feedings per day, Star is now eating 2 * 2 3/4 = 5 1/2 pounds of horse feed per day.
Therefore, Star is currently eating 5 1/2 pounds of horse feed each day.
Charlie's horse, Star, was getting too heavy eating 3 1/2
pounds of horse feed twice a day. Charlie reduced Star's feed by 3/4
of a pound at each feeding. How much is Star now eating each day? You must type your response as a simplified mixed number.
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