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Rice weighing 33/4 pounds was divided equally and placed in 4 containers. How many ounces of rice were in each?​

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Answer:

15 ounces.

Step-by-step explanation

33/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

= (4 × 3 + 3)/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

= 15/4 ÷ 4 pounds.

= 15/4 × 1/4 pounds.

= 15/16 pounds.

Now we know that, 1 pound = 16 ounces.

Therefore, 15/16 pounds = 15/16 × 16 ounces.

= 15 ounces.

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