Question

full can of milk weighs 70 pounds. If exactly half of the milk is poured out, it weighs 38 pounds. How much does the empty can weigh?

Answer 1

38 is the weight with the can so if we subtract the total weight by the weight of half we can see how much the can weighs

70 - 38 = 32

38 - 32 = 6 so the can weighs 6 pounds.

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Explanation:

Answer 2

the milk weighs less than 70 pounds

milk = 64 half of 64 = 32 difference between 32 and 38= 6 64+6 = 70

empty can =6 pounds