Question

A pallet of labels weighs 240 pounds, which is 85 more pounds than a pallet of envelopes. Write and solve an addition equation to find the weight of the pallet of envelopes and input your answer below.

Options:
A. 325 pounds
B. 155 pounds
C. 85 pounds
D. 240 pounds

Answer 1

By setting up an addition equation and solving it, we find that the pallet of envelopes weighs 155 pounds, which is option B.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student asks about writing and solving an addition equation to determine the weight of a pallet of envelopes based on the weight of a pallet of labels. We are told that a pallet of labels weighs 240 pounds and is 85 pounds heavier than a pallet of envelopes.

To solve this, we can set up the following equation to find the weight of the pallet of envelopes (E):

E + 85 = 240

Now, we subtract 85 pounds from both sides of the equation to find the weight of the pallet of envelopes:

E = 240 - 85

E = 155 pounds

So, the weight of the pallet of envelopes is 155 pounds, which corresponds to option B.