Question

There are 45 watermelons in a box, each weighing 10 pounds. Shao unpacks 23 of the watermelons.

What is the weight of the watermelons in the box now?

____ pounds(s)​

Answer 1

Answer: 220 pounds

Step-by-step explanation: Once Shao unpacks 23 watermelons, there are 22 watermelons left in the box.

(22 watermelons x 10 pounds per watermelon = 220 pounds).

Therefore, the weight of the watermelons in the box now is 220 pounds

Answer 2

220

Explanation:

Total = 45 * 10 = 450

Removed = 23 * 10 = 230

450 - 230 = 220