Question

A store sells two different kinds of nuts. Cashews come in 6-ounce cans, and walnuts come in 10-ounce cans. On friday, the store sold 30 of each can of nuts. Which of the statements below are true?

Circle all the correct answers.
A. The store sold 580 ounces of nuts in all.
B. The store sold 120 fewer ounces of cashews than walnuts.
C. The store sold 7 1/2 more pounds of walnuts than cashews.
D. The store sold 11 1/4 pounds of cashews.

Answer 1

The store sold 120 ounces fewer ounces of cashew than walnut.

Answer 2

The store sold 120 ounces fewer ounces of cashew than walnut.

Explanation:

Cashew = 6 ounces

Walnut = 10 ounces

Total cans sold = 30

Cashew = 30 x 6

= 180 ounces

Walnut =30 x 10

= 300 ounces

The store sold 120 ounces fewer ounces of cashew than walnut.