Answer:
3 3/4 lbs
Step-by-step explanation:
we know that
2/3 of the container represent 2 2/4 lbs
so
Using proportion
Find out how many pounds would it take to fill the container
Remember that
[tex]2 \frac{2}{4}\ lb=2 \frac{1}{2}=2.5\ lb[/tex]
[tex]\frac{(2/3)}{2.5}=\frac{(3/3)}{x}\\\\x=2.5/(2/3)\\\\x=3.75\ lb[/tex]
Convert to mixed number
[tex]3.75\ lb=3+0.75=3+\frac{3}{4}=3\frac{3}{4}\ lb[/tex]
