Question

The line plot below shows the number of cocoa powder packets used to make cakes. What is the total amount of $\frac{5}{7}$ lb packets of cocoa powder used?

• A. $1\frac{5}{7}$ lb
• B. $1\frac{3}{7}$ lb
• C. $1$ lb
• D. $\frac{2}{7}$ lb

Answer 1

The correct option is B $1\frac{3}{7}$ lb

Total amount of $\frac{5}{7}$ lb of cocoa powder used $=\frac{5}{7}+\frac{5}{7}=\frac{10}{7}=1\frac{3}{7}$ lb

The total amount of $\frac{5}{7}$ lb of cocoa powder used $1\frac{3}{7}$ lb.