Answer:
2pounds
Explanation:
Given parameters:
Weight of Pedro's book = [tex]\frac{19}{4}[/tex] pounds
Weight of Blanca's book = [tex]\frac{17}{7}[/tex] pounds
Unknown:
How much more does Pedro's book weigh more than Bianca's book ?
Solution:
To Solve this problem, let us convert the fractions to decimal;
Weight of Pedro's book = 4.75 pounds
Weight of Bianca's book = 2.43 pounds
Differences = 4.75pounds - 2.43 pounds
= 2.32 pounds
Estimating gives 2pounds
