You and your friends have packed four suitcases for the trip. The weights of the suitcases are 24 1/2 lb, 13 3/8 lb, 31/2 lb, and

Question

17 3/4 lb

Answer 1

To find the total weight of the four suitcases, we need to add the weights together. Here are the weights of the suitcases in a more manageable format for addition:

1. 24 1/2 lb = 24.5 lb
2. 13 3/8 lb ≈ 13.375 lb
3. 3 1/2 lb = 3.5 lb
4. 17 3/4 lb = 17.75 lb

Now, let's add them up:

\[ 24.5 + 13.375 + 3.5 + 17.75 \]

First, we can add them step by step:

1. Add the first two weights:

   \[ 24.5 + 13.375 = 37.875 \]

2. Add the third weight:

   \[ 37.875 + 3.5 = 41.375 \]

3. Finally, add the fourth weight:

   \[ 41.375 + 17.75 = 59.125 \]

Thus, the total weight of all four suitcases is 59.125 lb, which can also be expressed as 59 1/8 lb.