Question

I have 3 lbs and 2 ounces of kidney beans. If I use a food scale to split the beans equally into 5 bowls, how many ounces of beans are in each bowl?

A. 10 oz
B. 11 oz
C. 12 oz
D. 13 oz

Answer 1

Convert 3 lbs to ounces (48 oz), add the additional 2 oz for a total of 50 oz, then divide by 5 bowls to get 10 oz per bowl.

Step-by-step explanation:

To determine the quantity of kidney beans in each bowl when splitting 3 lbs and 2 ounces equally into 5 bowls, we need to convert all the measurements to the same unit (ounces) and then divide by the number of bowls. Here is a step-by-step solution:

1. First, we convert 3 pounds to ounces. 1 pound = 16 ounces, so 3 pounds = 48 ounces.
2. Next, we add the additional 2 ounces to the total. So, 48 ounces + 2 ounces = 50 ounces.
3. Then, we divide the total number of ounces by the number of bowls. 50 ounces ÷ 5 bowls = 10 ounces per bowl.

The correct answer is 10 ounces of kidney beans in each bowl.