yasmin purchased 6 heads of cabbage that each weighed 2\\frac{3}{8} pounds. how much did the cabbage weigh…

yasmin purchased 6 heads of cabbage that each weighed 2\\frac{3}{8} pounds. how much did the cabbage weigh all together?\n9\\frac{3}{4} pounds\n12\\frac{3}{8} pounds\n13\\frac{1}{8} pounds\n14\\frac{1}{4} pounds

yasmin purchased 6 heads of cabbage that each weighed 2\\frac{3}{8} pounds. how much did the cabbage weigh all together?\n9\\frac{3}{4} pounds\n12\\frac{3}{8} pounds\n13\\frac{1}{8} pounds\n14\\frac{1}{4} pounds

Answer

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed - number to improper fraction

$2\frac{3}{8}=\frac{2\times8 + 3}{8}=\frac{16+3}{8}=\frac{19}{8}$

Step2: Multiply by the number of cabbages

The total weight is $6\times\frac{19}{8}=\frac{6\times19}{8}=\frac{114}{8}$

Step3: Simplify the fraction

$\frac{114}{8}=\frac{57}{4}=14\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

$14\frac{1}{4}$ pounds