Peter filled 5 cups each with 1one-half pounds of candy. How much candy did the 5 cups contain altogether?
A. 5one-half pounds
B. 6one-half pounds
C. 7 pounds
D. 7one-half pounds
The total amount of candy would be:
5 cups x 1 1/2 pounds per cup = 7 1/2 pounds
Therefore, the answer is D. 7one-half pounds.