A group of backpackers started with 5 pounds of cheese. On the second day they had only 2 1/2 pounds. On the third day they had only 1 1/4pounds. If the pattern continues, how much will they have on the fourth day?

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anonymous · Answer

they are eating half of the chees each day

5 , 5*1/2 . 5*1/2* 1/2
so what do you think they have on 4 th day?

anonymous · Answer

do you see the pattern?
day 1     5
day 2     2.5
day 3     1.25
day 4     1.25 / 2

anonymous · Answer

its 1.25 pounds of cheese divdied by 2

anonymous · Answer

or if you want it in fractions  its  1 1/4  /   2

anonymous · Answer

yes i see it . thank you so much.

anonymous · Answer

yw

anonymous · Answer

as a fraction we get
1 /1/4 = 5/4 
5/4  / 2  = 5/4 * 1/2  =  5/8 pounds cheese