Question

You purchased 8 pounds 10 ounces of candy from a candy shop. You want to split it equally among 3 classrooms at a local school. How much should each classroom get?

Answer 1

Aloha!
Step 1. 8 pounds 10 ounces = 138 ounces
Step 2. classrooms = 138 ounces
Step 3. 1 classroom = 138/3 = 46 ounces= 2 pounds 14 ounces
Each classroom should receive 2 pounds and 14 ounces of candy.

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Answer 2

2 pounds and 7 ounces 8.10 divided by 3 = 2.7