To find the total number of servings Jeremy can make from the value pack of cheese crackers, we need to divide the total ounces of crackers by the ounces per serving.
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Convert the total ounces of crackers and the serving size into improper fractions:
- Total ounces: \( 42 \frac{1}{2} = 42 + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{84}{2} + \frac{1}{2} = \frac{85}{2} \) ounces.
- Serving size: \( 1 \frac{1}{4} = 1 + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{4}{4} + \frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{4} \) ounces.
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Now, divide the total number of ounces by the serving size: \[ \text{Number of servings} = \frac{85/2}{5/4} = \frac{85}{2} \times \frac{4}{5} \]
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Multiply the fractions: \[ = \frac{85 \times 4}{2 \times 5} = \frac{340}{10} = 34 \]
So, Jeremy can make a total of 34 servings from the value pack of cheese crackers.