Question

A candy store sells mints in 14, 12 , and 34 lb packages. John purchases several packages of each weight.

What is the total weight of each purchase?

Enter a whole number or a mixed number in simplest form to correctly complete the sentence.

6 packages of the 14 lb package weigh ___ lb.

8 packages of the 12 lb package weigh ___ lb.

7 packages of the 34 lb package weigh ___ lb.

Answer 1

84 lb, 96 lb, 238 lb

Answer 2

For this one, multiply the amount of packages and the total weight together to get the weight of the total order.

1. 6 packages at 14 lbs each

6 times 14= 84

The first order weighs 84 lbs

2. 8 packages at 12 lbs each

8 times 12 = 96

The second one is 96 lbs

3. 7 packages at 34 lbs each

7 times 34= 238

The third order is 238 lbs.

Hope this helps!