Question

The total weight of three kittens is 14 ounces kitten one weighs 1/4 pound kit in two weighs 5.5 ounces how many ounces does kitten three weigh?

Answer 1

4.5 ounces

Explanation:

Given data

Total weight=14 ounces

1st kitten= 1/4pound = 4 ounces

2nd kitten= 5.5 ounces

3rd kitten = x ounces

Let the expression for the total weight be

4+5.5+x=14

solve for x

9.5+x=14

x= 14-9.5

x=4.5 ounces

Hence the 3rd kitten weighs 4.5 ounces