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The gross weight of a package and its contents is 11 pounds 5 ounces. If the packaging weighs 1 pound 15 ounces, what's the net weight of the contents? A. 9 lb. 6 oz. B. 12 lb. 20 oz. C. 10 lb. 6 oz. D.
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The gross weight of a package and its contents is 11 pounds 5 ounces. If the packaging weighs 1 pound 15 ounces, what's the net weight of the contents? A. 9 lb. 6 oz. B. 12 lb. 20 oz. C. 10 lb. 6 oz. D. 10 lb. 5 oz.

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10lb 6oz c . i added

User Grimmy
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Answer A
For ease convert both into ounces.

Gross = (11x16) + 5 = 181 ounces
Packaging = (1x16) + 15 = 31 oz.

Now subtract Packaging from Gross

181 - 31 = 150 oz.

Divide by 16 to get pounds

150/16 = 9.375 - hence 9 lb.

and multiply 16 by .375 for ounces

0.375 x 16 = 6 oz.

Thus A : 9lb 6 oz
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