Answer:
20 5/8 lbs
Step-by-step explanation:
Multiply 5 1/2 by 3 3/4
1. convert the mixed numbers to improper fractions
5 1/2 = 11/2
3 3/4 = 15/4
2. Multiply numerator by numerator and denominator by denominator
11*15 = 165
2*4 = 8
165/8
3. divide to convert back to mixed number:
165/8 = 20 5/8