Question

select the correct answer.
eddie is fishing. he has $1\frac{1}{4}$ ounces of weight on his line, but his bait isnt getting to the bottom of the lake. eddie adds another $\frac{1}{2}$-ounce weight to the line, but its still not enough. finally, eddie adds a $\frac{3}{4}$-ounce weight and the bait sinks. how much weight does eddie now have on his line?
\\(\bigcirc\\) a. $1\frac{3}{4}$ ounces
\\(\bigcirc\\) b. 2 ounces
\\(\bigcirc\\) c. $2\frac{1}{2}$ ounces
\\(\bigcirc\\) d. $2\frac{3}{4}$ ounces

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to improper fraction

$1\frac{1}{4} = \frac{5}{4}$

Step2: Convert $\frac{1}{2}$ to quarter denominator

$\frac{1}{2} = \frac{2}{4}$

Step3: Sum all weights

$\frac{5}{4} + \frac{2}{4} + \frac{3}{4} = \frac{5+2+3}{4} = \frac{10}{4}$

Step4: Simplify to mixed number

$\frac{10}{4} = 2\frac{2}{4} = 2\frac{1}{2}$

Answer:

C. $2\frac{1}{2}$ ounces