Extended Constructed Response 2

Here are some reminders for when you are completing this Extended Constructed Response Task:

• Carefully read each part of the task before writing your response on a sheet of paper.
• Be sure to complete all parts of the task.
• Clearly explain your answer and show all your work.
• Your explanation can include words, tables, diagrams, or pictures.
• You may use a calculator and a ruler for this task.

Use the information below to help you respond to the exercises that follow.

Four 5-pound bags of flour and two 5-pound bags of sugar are being poured into 8 identical containers. The same amount of flour and sugar needs to be poured into each of the containers.

• How many pounds of flour should be poured into each container? Show all work and check the result.
• How many pounds of sugar should be poured into each container? Show all work and check the result.
• About how many pounds of flour and sugar combined will be in each container? Explain.