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24 March, 12:57

7. Jonah's fishing license allows him to catch up to 20 pounds of fish in a particular lake. He

catches 4 fish

I

weighing 12 lb 3 oz, 2 lb 15 oz, 7 lb 1 oz, and

10 oz.

a) What is the total weight of the fish Jonah

caught?

b) Jonah wants to throw back one fish to remain under his limit. Which is the smallest fish he

can throw

back

?

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  1. 24 March, 13:14
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    a. total weight = 22.8125 pounds

    b. 2 pounds 15 oz

    Step-by-step explanation:

    His license only allows him to catch a 20 pounds fish. He catches 4 fishes with the following weight.

    12 pounds 3 oz, 2 pounds 15 oz, 7 pounds 1 oz and 10 oz.

    a. The total weight of fishes he caught is calculated when you add the whole weight of the 4 fishes. Firstly let's convert the oz to pounds

    16 ounces = 1 pounds

    29 ounces = ? pounds

    cross multiply

    29/16 = 1.8125 pounds

    12 + 2 + 7 = 21 + 1.8125 = 22.8125 pounds

    total weight = 22.8125 pounds

    b. The total weight he caught is above what the license allows him. Therefore, 22.8125 - 20 = 2.8125 pounds. The fish that has such weight is the fish with 2 pounds 15 oz so, that is the fish he will throw back to the lake.
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