Question

Mrs. Khan is mailing 2 packages. The large package weighs 6 2 3 pounds. The small package weighs 3 1 2 pounds. Which statement BEST describes how to find out how much heavier the large package is? A) Add 6 2 3 + 3 1 2 . B) Divide 6 2 3 ÷ 3 1 2 C) Subtract 6 2 3 – 3 1 2 . D) Multiply 6 2 3 × 3 1 2 .

Answer 1

The answer is to subtract 6 2/3 - 3 1/2

Explanation:

In order to find out how much heavier the larger package is, subtract 6

2

3

– 3

1

2

.

Answer 2

Mrs. Khan is mailing 2 packages. Subtract 623 – 312 best describe how to find out how much heavier the larger package is. Hence Option C is correct

Solution:

Given that

Mrs khan is mailing two packages.

Weight of larger package = 623 pounds

Weight of small package = 312 pounds

Now we need to find how much heavier larger package compare to smaller one is.

To get this if we remove weight of smaller package from larger package , we will get how much larger package is heavier.

That is Weight of larger package – Weight of smaller package = 623 pounds – 312 pounds

Hence option C) subtract 623 – 312 best describe how to find out how much heavier the larger package is.