Answer:
4 1/2
Step-by-step explanation:
V = l*w*h
50 5/8 = 5 * w * 2 1/4
Changing to improper fractions
405/8 = 5w * 9/4
405/8 = 45/4w
Multiply each side by 4/45 to isolate w
405/8 * 4/45 = 45/4 * 4/45 w
405/45 * 4/8
9 * 1/2 =w
9/2 = w
Changing to a mixed number
4 1/2 =w
