Question

1. 5 potatoes weigh $4\frac{1}{3}$ pounds. how many potatoes weigh 13 pounds? set up proportion \\(\frac{5\text{ potatoes}}{4\frac{1}{3}\text{ pounds}} = \frac{x\text{ potatoes}}{13\text{ pounds}}\\) solve proportion

Explanation:

Step1: Convert mixed number to fraction

$4\frac{1}{3} = \frac{13}{3}$

Step2: Set up proportion

$\frac{5}{\frac{13}{3}} = \frac{x}{13}$

Step3: Cross-multiply to solve for $x$

$5 \times 13 = x \times \frac{13}{3}$

Step4: Simplify and isolate $x$

$x = \frac{5 \times 13 \times 3}{13}$
$x = 5 \times 3$

Answer:

15