Question

Sue has 4lbs 6oz of apples. Her younger brothers ate some and now she has 2lbs and 10oz how many lbs and oz of apples did they eat

Answer 1

Answer: 1 lbs 12 oz

Explanation:

First and foremost, we should note that 16 ounces = 1 pound

Sue has 4lbs 6oz of apples. This in ounces will be:

= (4 × 16) + 6

= 64 + 6

= 70 ounces

Her younger brothers ate some and now she has 2lbs and 10oz. The ounces of apples left will be:

= (2 × 16) + 10

= 32 + 10

= 42 ounces

Therefore, the amount they ate will be:

= 70 ounces - 42 ounces

= 28 ounces

Since 16 ounces = 1 pounds

= 1 pounds 12 ounces

= 1 lbs 12 oz