Given:
Two bags have a total weight of 8 3/4 pounds.
What could be their individual weights?
To answer the question, we will select the option that gives a sum of 8 3/4
We will check the options:
A. 7 pounds and 3/4 pounds
The sum = 7 + 3/4 = 7 3/4 pounds
So, option A is wrong
B. 3 1/4 pounds and 5 1/2 pounds
The sum = 3 1/4 + 5 1/2 = 8 3/4
So, option B is correct
C. 4 3/4 pounds and 4 pounds
The sum = 4 3/4 + 4 pounds = 8 3/4 pounds
So, option C is correct
D. 8 pounds and 1/4 pounds
The sum = 8 + 1/4 = 8 1/4
So, option D is wrong
E. 6 pounds and 2 3/4 pounds
The sum = 8 3/4
So, E is correct
The answer will be: B and C and E
