Question

A pallet full of soda contains 40 12-packs. The pallet itself weighs about 25 lbs and with

the pop weighs 410 lbs. How much does a can of pop weigh?

Answer 1

0.802 lbs or 12.8 ounces(British).

Explanation:

Weight of the pop = 410 - 25 = 385 lbs.

40 12-packs contains 40*12 = 480 cans,

So the weight of one can = 385 / 480

= 0.802 lbs

or about 12.8 ounces(British).