Question

NEEP HEL ASAP) Ms. Smith bought a 5 pound bag of candy for her 6th grade classroom. She gave away 2 pounds of candy to her students during the first unit of instruction and ate 6 ounces of candy during planning.

(16 ounces = 1 pound)

How many ounces of candy does Ms. Smith still have in her bag?

A.
38 ounces

B.
42 ounces

C.
48 ounces

D.
54 ounces

Answer 1

B 42

Explanation:

2 pounds = 32 ounces so there is 48 ounces left, then she ate 6 ounces, 48 - 6 = 42 :)