Question

oscar sells organic produce from a roadside stand. in one hour, he sold $5\frac{3}{8}$ pounds of tomatoes to each of two customers. then he sold $2\frac{1}{2}$ pounds of cucumbers to the next customer. how many pounds of produce did oscar sell in one hour?\
\\(\boldsymbol{\text{a}}\\) $7\frac{7}{8}$ pounds\
\\(\boldsymbol{\text{b}}\\) $12\frac{1}{8}$ pounds\
\\(\boldsymbol{\text{c}}\\) $13\frac{1}{8}$ pounds\
\\(\boldsymbol{\text{d}}\\) $13\frac{1}{4}$ pounds

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate total tomato sales

$2 \times 5\frac{3}{8} = 2 \times \frac{43}{8} = \frac{43}{4} = 10\frac{3}{4}$

Step2: Convert to common denominator

$10\frac{3}{4} = 10\frac{6}{8}$, $2\frac{1}{2} = 2\frac{4}{8}$

Step3: Sum total produce sales

$10\frac{6}{8} + 2\frac{4}{8} = 12\frac{10}{8} = 13\frac{2}{8} = 13\frac{1}{4}$

Answer:

D. $13\frac{1}{4}$ pounds