Ingrid mixes 3.6 pounds of almonds with some raisins to make a trail mix. She divides the trail mix into 12 equal portions. Each portion weighs 0.7 of a pound. How many pounds of raisins did she use to make the trail mix? Express the answer to the nearest tenth.
Answer
A
2.9
B
4.8
C
5.1
D
7.2
Explanation
The total trail mix weighs 12 × 0.7 = 8.4 pounds. Subtract the 3.6 pounds of almonds: 8.4 − 3.6 = 4.8 pounds of raisins, so the correct choice is 4.8.
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