Question

an office supply company is shipping a case of wooden pencils. there are 64 boxes of pencils in the case. if each box of pencils weighs 2.5 ounces, what is the eight, in pounds, of the case of wooden pencils.

Answer 1

64 boxes of pencils per case x 2.5 ounces per box ÷16 ounces per pound = pounds per case

Answer 2

Since there are 64 boxes you would multiply 64 and 2.5. After you get that answer (which will be 160.0) (which is technically 160) divide that by 16. And your answer will be 10.

Equation:

64 x 2.5 = 160.0 divided by 16 = 10