Homework 8.

Problem 1.

Two-thirds of a fish weighs 10 1/2 pounds. How heavy is the whole fish?

Problem 2.

A suit is on sale for $180. What was the original price of the suit if the discount was 1/4 of the original price? Explain how you found your answer and how you can check your answer.

Problem 3.

James uses 1 1/2 cups of milk and 2 1/4 cups of flour for his favorite cookie recipe. This makes 60 cookies. How much milk and flour would he need to make 40 cookies?