Question

Currently, airlines charge extra fees for having baggage that is overweight (50)pounds. Mr. Yeehaw is returning home to Germany after a trip to America and is hoping that he will be able to bring his entire NASCAR racing models in his suitcase. Mr.Yeehaw weighs 182.5 pounds. When he grabs the suitcase and steps on the scale, it reads 223.7 pounds. How much does the suitcase weigh?

Answer 1

Weight of suitcase

• After-before
• 223.7-182.5
• 41.2lbs

No extra charge

Answer 2

• 41.2 pounds

Explanation:

The weight of the suitcase is the difference of the two measures:

• 223.7 - 182.5 = 41.2 pounds

Since its less than 50 pounds no extra fees will be charges.