Question

Trevor used about half of a 5-lb bag of potatoes (2 lb 6 oz). How much did the remaining potatoes weigh?

Answer 1

Explanation:

f Trevor used 2 lb 6 oz of a 5-lb bag of potatoes, then the weight of the remaining potatoes is:

5 lb = 80 oz (since 1 lb = 16 oz)

Remaining potatoes = Total potatoes - Used potatoes

Remaining potatoes = 80 oz - 2 lb 6 oz

Remaining potatoes = 80 oz - (2 × 16 oz + 6 oz)

Remaining potatoes = 80 oz - 38 oz

Remaining potatoes = 42 oz

Therefore, the remaining potatoes weighed 2 lb 10 oz (or 42 oz).