SOLUTION: You purchased 7 3/4 pounds of candy for your party.You are expecting to have 10 guests attend your party. How much candy will each guest get?

Algebra ->  Percentage-and-ratio-word-problems -> SOLUTION: You purchased 7 3/4 pounds of candy for your party.You are expecting to have 10 guests attend your party. How much candy will each guest get?       Log On


   

Question 1071173: You purchased 7 3/4 pounds of candy for your party.You are expecting to have 10 guests attend your party. How much candy will each guest get?


Answer by ankor@dixie-net.com(22740) About Me  (Show Source):
You can put this solution on YOUR website!
You purchased 7 3/4 pounds of candy for your party.
You are expecting to have 10 guests attend your party.
How much candy will each guest get?
:
change 7 3/4 lb to oz. 7.75*16 = 124 oz
124%2F10 = 12.4 oz for each