Question

A container full of water weighs 15.5 lbs. When ¼ of the water is poured out, the container now weighs 12 ½ lbs. How much does the container weigh when empty?

Answer 1

3.5 lbs.

Explanation:

1/4 of the water is dumped, meaning that is 3 lbs. 1/4 is 3 lbs. 3x4 is 12. 15.5 - 12 = 3