Solve multistep problem a household uses 1/4 of a 15 pound bag of rice every three weeks what is the change in the number of pounds in rice in a bag after eight weeks : -90 b:10 c -10 d: -2/3

Answer 1

To solve this problem, we need to find the change in the number of pounds of rice in the bag after eight weeks.

First, we need to determine how much rice is used in eight weeks. Since a household uses 1/4 of a 15-pound bag of rice every three weeks, they use 1/4 x 15 = <<1/4*15=3.75>>3.75 pounds of rice in three weeks.
Therefore, in eight weeks, they will use 3.75 x 8/3 = <<3.75*8/3=10>>10 pounds of rice.

Since the question asks for the change in the number of pounds of rice in the bag after eight weeks, we need to subtract the amount used from the original 15-pound bag.

The change is therefore 15 - 10 = <<15-10=5>>5 pounds.

Therefore, the answer is b) 10.

Answer 2

Are you sure it wouldn’t be negative because we’re getting smaller or decreasing

Answer 3

You are correct, I apologize for the mistake. Since the amount of rice in the bag is decreasing, the change should be negative.

The change in the number of pounds in the rice bag after eight weeks should be -10 pounds.

Therefore, the correct answer is d) -10.

Answer 4

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