Why is 7/12 greater than 1/3 but less than 2/3

Ngrid mixes 3.6 pounds of almonds with some raisins to make a trail mix. she divides the trail mix into 12 equal portions. each portion weighs 0.7 pound. how many pounds of raisins did she use to make the trail mix? express the answer to the nearest tenth.

Josephine has a great garden with and area of 2x2 + x - 6 square feet

Lisa has three classes that each last 50 minutes. what is the total number of minutes of the three classes