Answer :
Answer: 85/12 fewer bushels per acre
Step-by-step explanation:
Hi, to answer this question we have to write an expression with the information given and solve it:
We simply have to divide the total loss (21 1/4) by the number of acres (3):
Mathematically speaking:
21 1/4 ÷3 = (21(4) +1)/4 ÷3 = 85/4 ÷ 3= 85/12 fewer bushels per acre
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The average loss per acre is [tex]7\frac{1}{12}[/tex]
The average loss per acre = difference in bushels harvested last year and this year ÷ total number of acres
[tex]21\frac{1}{4}[/tex] ÷ 3
In order to solve this question, the mixed number has to be changed to an improper fraction.
Steps to take :
1. Multiply the whole number by the denominator ( 4 x 21 = 84)
2. Add the numerator to the answer gotten in the previous step (84 + 1 = 85)
3. divide the number gotten in the previous step by the denominator (85/4)
[tex]\frac{85}{4}[/tex] ÷ 3
= [tex]\frac{85}{4}[/tex] × [tex]\frac{1}{3}[/tex] = [tex]\frac{85}{12}[/tex] = [tex]7\frac{1}{12}[/tex]
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