Question

On a plane trip to Hawaii , the baggage weight projected was 2.182 1/4 lbs. The actual weight of all bags totaled 2.095 1/3 Ibs . By how much was the projected weight overstated?

Answer 1

Answer: The overstated weight projected is 86.9167 lbs.

Step-by-step explanation:

GIven: The projected weight of the baggage
`=2,182\frac14\ lbs`

= 2182.25 lbs

The actual weight of the baggage
`=2,095\frac13\ lbs`

= 2095.33 lbs

The overstated weight = Projected weight - Actual weight

Overstated weight = 2182.24 - 2095.3333

Overstated weight = 86.9167 lbs

Hence, the overstated weight projected is 86.9167 lbs.