To find the total weight of all the vegetables, we need to multiply the weight of one basket by the number of baskets.
Weight of one basket of vegetables = 1 1/2 pounds
Number of baskets = 10
Total weight of all the vegetables = (1 1/2 pounds) x (10 baskets)
To multiply the fractions, we convert the mixed number to an improper fraction first:
1 1/2 = (2 x 1 + 1) / 2 = 3/2
Total weight of all the vegetables = (3/2 pounds) x (10 baskets)
To multiply fractions, we multiply the numerators and the denominators:
Total weight of all the vegetables = (3/2) * (10/1)
Multiplying the fractions:
Total weight of all the vegetables = 30/2
Simplifying the fraction:
Total weight of all the vegetables = 15
The total weight of all the vegetables in the baskets is 15 pounds.
Lars has 10 baskets of vegetables. Each basket contains 1 1/2lb
of vegetables. What is the total weight of all the vegetables in the baskets? Convert the answer to a mixed number
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