Pam picked 431 pounds of strawberries. That afternoon, Pam's sister ate 54 of the strawberries. How many pounds of strawberries did Pam's sister eat?Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number._____ pounds
Q. Pam picked 431 pounds of strawberries. That afternoon, Pam's sister ate 54 of the strawberries. How many pounds of strawberries did Pam's sister eat?Write your answer as a fraction or as a whole or mixed number._____ pounds
Convert to Improper Fraction: Convert the mixed number to an improper fraction for easier calculation. Pam picked 431 pounds of strawberries, which is equivalent to (4×3+1)/3=313 pounds.
Calculate Sister's Share: Calculate the amount Pam's sister ate by multiplying the total amount by 54. So, (313)×(54)=1552 pounds.
Convert to Mixed Number: Convert the improper fraction to a mixed number to make it easier to understand. 1552 is 3157 pounds.
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