Question

a machine can prepare 2.35 pounds of refried beans per minute. how many pounds will the machine prepare in 73 minutes? _______ pounds

Explanation:

Step1: Identify given values

Rate = $2.35$ pounds/minute, Time = $73$ minutes

Step2: Calculate total pounds

Total = Rate $\times$ Time
$$2.35 \times 73$$

Step3: Compute the product

Breakdown: $2 \times 73 = 146$, $0.35 \times 73 = 25.55$; Sum: $146 + 25.55 = 171.55$

Answer:

171.55 pounds