Question

852 pounds of grapes were packed equally into 3 boxes for shipping How many pounds were there in 2 boxes

Answer 1

568 lbs / pounds

Explanation:

852/3 = 284

284 x 2 = 568 lbs

Answer 2

568lbs

Explanation:

divide 852 by 3 to figure out how many lbs are packed into each box.

852/3=284lbs/box

multiply 284 by 2 to figure out how many lbs are in 2 boxes