Question

Subtract the measurements: 40 pecks 6 quarts − 20 pecks 7 quarts

A.20 pecks 7 quarts
B.20 pecks 4 quarts
C.19 pecks 6 quarts
D.19 pecks 7 quarts

Answer 1

I guess 19 packs and 7 quarts

Answer 2

Option D. 19 pecks and 7 quarts.

Explanation:

Subtract the measurements : 40 pecks 6 quarts - 20 pecks 7 quarts.

There are 1 peck = 9 quarts

40 x 9 = 360 quarts

360 + 6 = 366 quarts

There are 1 peck = 9 quarts

20 x 9 = 180

180 + 7 = 187

366 - 187 = 179

179 quarts is your answer

Now convert it in to pecks and quarts divided by 9

179 ÷ 9 = 19.888 ≈ 19.9 19 pecks 9 quarts close to Option D.