Question

the line plot shows the weights of 8 bags of candy sold at a candy store. What is the total weight of the three lightest bags sold? A) 1/2 poundB) 2-1/2 pounds C) 3 pounds 1-1/2 pounds

Answer 1

A

Step-by-step explanation:

The total number of candy bags sold = 8 bags

1 bag ------- 1/2 pound

2 bags ------- 1 pound

2 bags --------- 3/2 pounds

2 bags --------- 2 pounds

1 bag ----------2 1/2 pounds

The three lightest bags are, 1/2, 1, and 1 1/2

Total weights = (1 * 1/2) + (2 * 1 ) + (2 * 3/2)

Total weights = 1/2 + 2 + 3

Total weight = 1/2 + 5

Total weights = 5 1/2 pounds