To find the total weight of all the suitcases, we will first convert each suitcase's weight to an improper fraction or a decimal and then sum them up.
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Weights of the suitcases:
- Suitcase 1: \(24 \frac{1}{2}\) lb = \(24 + 0.5 = 24.5\) lb
- Suitcase 2: \(13 \frac{3}{8}\) lb = \(13 + \frac{3}{8} = 13.375\) lb
- Suitcase 3: \(31 \frac{2}{1}\) lb = \(31 + 2 = 33\) lb
- Suitcase 4: \(17 \frac{3}{4}\) lb = \(17 + 0.75 = 17.75\) lb
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Convert to improper fractions (if needed for more straightforward calculations):
- 24.5 lb = \( \frac{49}{2} \) lb
- 13.375 lb = \( \frac{107}{8} \) lb
- 33 lb = \( 33 \) lb = \( \frac{66}{2} \) lb
- 17.75 lb = \( \frac{71}{4} \) lb
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Finding a common denominator:
- The common denominator for \(2, 8, 2,\) and \(4\) is \(8\).
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Convert each weight to have a denominator of 8:
- \( \frac{49}{2} = \frac{196}{8} \)
- \( \frac{107}{8} \)
- \( \frac{66}{2} = \frac{264}{8} \)
- \( \frac{71}{4} = \frac{142}{8} \)
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Adding the weights: \[ \frac{196}{8} + \frac{107}{8} + \frac{264}{8} + \frac{142}{8} = \frac{196 + 107 + 264 + 142}{8} \]
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Calculating the numerator: \[ 196 + 107 = 303 \] \[ 303 + 264 = 567 \] \[ 567 + 142 = 709 \]
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Final sum: \[ \frac{709}{8} \text{ lb} \]
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Calculating the mixed number: \(709 \div 8 = 88\) R5, so it can be expressed as \[ 88 \frac{5}{8} \text{ lb} \]
Therefore, the total weight of all the luggage is 88 5/8 lb. However, we need to check the given options and the correct conversion may not have been accounted above.
Looking at the options, the closest correct response based on rounding should be checked and assuming if there's a matching to the calculated \(88.625 lb\). If any option needs direct number adjustment for accuracy.
In the choices provided, the correct sum of weights appears to be mentioned as one of the responses. Based on that, the weights individually need to be re-evaluated closer for matches.
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