The amount of soil in each pot is 0.8 pounds.
Given that
Derek has 4.8 pounds of potting soil.
He puts equal amounts of soil in 6 pots.
We have to determine
Derek draws the model to show how much soil is in each pot.
According to the question
To determine the amount of soil in each pot following all the steps given below.
Derek has 4.8 pounds of potting soil.
He puts equal amounts of soil in 6 pots.
Then,
The amount of soil in each pot is,
[tex]\rm = \dfrac{Total \ amount\ of soil \ in \ each \ pot}{Total \ number \ of \ pots}\\\\= \dfrac{4.8}{6}\\\\= 0.8 \ pounds[/tex]
Hence, The amount of soil in each pot is 0.8 pounds.
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