Each container of solder weighs 34 1/2 pounds. What is the weight of 4 2/3 containers of solder

Answer 1

To find the weight of 4 2/3 containers of solder, you can multiply the weight of one container by the number of containers.

34 1/2 pounds * 4 2/3 = 34.5 * (4 + 2/3) [convert the mixed number to an improper fraction]
= 34.5 * (6/3 + 2/3)
= 34.5 * (8/3)
= (34.5 * 8)/3
= 276/3
= 92 pounds

Therefore, the weight of 4 2/3 containers of solder is 92 pounds.