Question

7 boxes of hamburger weighs 227 lb 8 az

(Simplify your answer)


Supermarket Chain A ships hamburger meat by placing 10 packages of hamburger in a box, with each package weighing 3 lb 4 oz. How much will 7 boxes of hamburger weigh?

Answer 1

Answer: each package weighs 3.25lb

Explanation:

looking at the weight of each package (3lb 4oz), we can convert the 4oz to pounds by dividing by 16oz/lb; 4/16 = 0.25lb