Question

Ted and Robin each gave a basket of green apples to their friend Lily. Ted’s basket contains 5 apples, each weighing ounces. Robin’s basket contains 6 apples, each weighing ounces. Whose basket is heavier and by how much?

Answer 1

Question:

Ted and Robin each gave a basket of green apples to their friend Lily. Ted’s basket contains 5 apples, each weighing 7 1/4 ounces. Robin’s basket contains 6 apples, each weighing 6 1/2 ounces. Whose basket is heavier and by how much?

Answer:

Robin’s basket is heavier than Ted’s basket by 2.75 ounces

Explanation:

Given:

Ted’s basket contains = 5 apples

Weight of each apple in Ted’s basket = 7 1/4 ounces

Robin’s basket contains = 6 apples

Weight of each apple in Robin’s basket = 6 1/2 ounces

To Find:

Whose basket is heavier and by how much?

Solution:

Step 1: Finding the weight of Ted’s basket

Weight of Ted’s basket = Number of apple in the basket X Weight of each apple

Weight of Ted’s basket =
`5 * 7(1)/(4)`

Weight of Ted’s basket =
`5 * (29)/(4)`

Weight of Ted’s basket =
`(145)/(4)`

Weight of Ted’s basket = 36.25 --------------------------------(1)

Step 2: Finding the weight of Robin’s basket

Weight of Robin’s basket = Number of apple in the basket X Weight of each apple

Weight of Robin’s basket =
`6 * 6(1)/(2)`

Weight of Robin’s basket =
`6 * (13)/(2)`

Weight of Robin’s basket =
`(78)/(2)`

Weight of Robin’s basket = 39 ounces--------------------------(2)

Comparing equation (1) and (2)

39 - 36.25 = 2.75 ounces

Weight of Robin’s basket > Weight of Ted’s basket