Question

A store ships books by weight. A small box can hold 4−6 pounds. A medium box can hold 5−7 pounds. A large box can hold 8−9 pounds. The weights of the books are given below. Drag books into each box to show what it can hold. 3.1 2.4 0.75

Answer 1

The books can be distributed into the small, medium, and large boxes based on their weight capacities.

Step-by-step explanation:

The student wants to distribute the given books into small, medium, and large boxes based on their weight capacities. The small box can hold 4-6 pounds, the medium box can hold 5-7 pounds, and the large box can hold 8-9 pounds. The weights of the books are 3.1, 2.4, and 0.75.

• The book with weight 3.1 can be placed in the medium box.
• The book with weight 2.4 can be placed in either the small or medium box.
• The book with weight 0.75 can be placed in either the small or medium box.