Josh wants to make a set of 12 ceramic cups. he figures he'll need 0.75 of a pound of clay for each cup. how many pounds of clay does josh need in all?

a.) 8.4 pounds
b.) 9 pounds
c.) 12.75 pounds
d.) 16 pounds

multiply 12 x 0.75

12 x 0.75 = 9

answer is B. 9 pounds

Josh will need 9 pounds Option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

Josh wants to make a set of 12 ceramic cups.

For each cup he will need 0.75 pound of clay

We have to calculate how many pounds of clay does Josh need for 12 ceramic cups. So we have to multiply 12 cups by 0.75.

for 12 cups he will need = 12 × 0.75 = 9 pounds.

Josh will need 9 pounds to make a set of 12 ceramic cups.

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