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.
1 pound - 16 ounces
8 pounds = 128 ounces
(128 + 10) / 3 = ________ ounces
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To split 8 pounds 10 ounces of candy equally among 3 classrooms, you need to first convert the ounces to pounds for easier calculations. Here's how you can do it:
Step 1: Convert ounces to pounds:
Since 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, divide the ounces by 16 to get the equivalent weight in pounds.
8 pounds = 8 x 16 = 128 ounces
10 ounces = 10 / 16 = 0.625 pounds
Therefore, 8 pounds 10 ounces is equal to 8.625 pounds.
Step 2: Divide the total weight among the classrooms:
To split the candy equally among 3 classrooms, divide the total weight of 8.625 pounds by 3.
8.625 pounds / 3 classrooms = 2.875 pounds per classroom
Each classroom will receive approximately 2.875 pounds of candy.