Question

1. a total of 350 pounds of cheese is packaged into boxes each containing \\(1 \frac{3}{4}\\) pounds of cheese. each box is then sold for \\(\\$1.75\\). what is the total selling price of all of the boxes of cheese?

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Explanation:

Identify the given values and target

We need to find the total selling price of all the boxes of cheese.

• Total weight of cheese: \(350\text{ pounds}\)
• Weight per box: \(1\frac{1}{4}\text{ pounds}\)
• Price per box: \(\$1.75\)

Calculate the number of boxes

Using the Fraction Division knowledge point

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Calculate the total selling price

We multiply the total number of boxes by the price per box.

• Number of boxes: \(280\)
• Price per box: \(\$1.75\) (which is \(\frac{7}{4}\) dollars)

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The total selling price is \(\$490\).

Answer:

1. A total of 350 pounds of cheese is packaged into boxes each containing \(1\frac{1}{4}\) pounds of cheese. Each box is then sold for \$1.75. What is the total selling price of all of the boxes of cheese?

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