Answer :
a series of multiplying and adding all the bird feeder quantities
2(4.5)+2(2.75)= (9)+(5.5)=14.5 cups add the remaining bird seed of 3.5
14.5 +3.5= 18 cups at the beginning
2(4.5)+2(2.75)= (9)+(5.5)=14.5 cups add the remaining bird seed of 3.5
14.5 +3.5= 18 cups at the beginning