Describe a situation where it is easier to use decimals than fractions and explain why

When you must multiply non whole numbers, decimals are easier to manipulate in the sense that setting up a multiplication problem with decimals rather than fractions is much simpler and easier to calculate.

4.6875 pounds

step-by-step explanation:

$53.50

step-by-step explanation:

you have to subtract the amount of money chuck earned ($72.50) by the cost of the gas for the mower ($11.25) and the new string for the trimmer he bought ($7.75).

72.50-11.25=61.25

and then subtract $61.25 by the second thing he bought (the new string for the trimmer)

61.25-7.75=53.5

so in total it's $53.50 (53 dollars and 50 cents)