Question

One letter weighs 12 ounces. The mail carrier is allowed to carry 30 pounds. How many letters is he able to carry?

16 letters
32 letters
40 letters
480 letters

Answer 1

C 40

Explanation:

Answer 2

First, we need to convert the maximum weight that the mail carrier is allowed to carry from pounds to ounces:

30 pounds = 30 x 16 ounces = 480v ounces

Then, we can divide the maximum weight by the weight of one letter:

480 ounces / 12 ounces per letter = 40 letters

Therefore, the mail carrier is able to carry 40 letters.

So, the correct answer is option C: 40 letters.