Question

A fruit basket weighing a total of 15 lbs. contains three types of fruit: apples, oranges, and pears. The apples weigh 4 1/2 lbs. The oranges weigh twice the amount the apples weigh, and the pears weigh the rest. Which of the following expressions could be used to find the weight of the pears?

Answer Choices:
A) (4 1/2+4 1/2 *2) - 15
B) 15 - (4 1/2*2)
C) 15 - (4 1/2+4 1/2 *2)
D) 15 - (9*2)

Help appreciated

Answer 1

B is most likely the answer

Explanation:

4 1/2 * 2= 9 so 15-9= 6

Pears weight is 6 Ibs and

4 1/2 *2 would make the most sense