Answer:
C. 1 7/8 of a pound
Step-by-step explanation:
We can use  a ratio to solve
2 1/2 pounds   x pounds
------------------ = ---------------
1 batch        3/4 batch
Change to improper fractions
2 1/2 = (2*2+1)/2 = 5/2
5/2 pounds   x pounds
------------------ = ---------------
1 batch        3/4 batch
Using cross products
5/2 * 3/4 = 1*x
15/8 = x
Changing from an improper fraction to a mixed number
8 goes into 15 1 time with 7 left over
15/8 = 1 7/8
