Marcus purchased 41/2 pounds of rice on Monday and 21/3

Question

pounds of rice on Tuesday. What was the total weight,
in pounds, of rice purchased by Marcus in the two-day
period?

A.
61/6
B.
62/5
C.
61/3
D.
65/6
E.
75/6

Answer 1

To find the total weight of rice purchased by Marcus in the two-day period, we need to add the amount of rice purchased on Monday (41/2 pounds) to the amount purchased on Tuesday (21/3 pounds).

First, we need to write the fractions with a common denominator:
41/2 = 42/8
21/3 = 14/6

Adding these fractions together:
42/8 + 14/6 = 42/8 + 28/8 = 70/8

Now, simplify the fraction:
70/8 = 35/4 = 87/3

Therefore, the total weight of rice purchased by Marcus in the two-day period is 87/3 pounds, which is equivalent to 29 pounds. The answer is not among the possible options.