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Lorenzo has a package that weighs 2 pounds.
He wants to check the weight of the package on a scale, but he only has weights that are measured in ounces
Drag the weights into the box that will balance the scale. Each weight can be used once or not at all,
4 oz
10 OZ
12 oz
16 OZ
30 oz
Weights Needed to Balance Scale

Answer 1

16 oz, 12 oz, 4 oz

Explanation:

Since 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces, and you can only use each weight once or not at all, you can determine how much is needed by simply adding.

2 pounds is equal to 32 ounces.

To achieve 32 ounces, you can use a 16 ounce weight, which will then bring the scale to need 16 ounces.

After this you can youse a 12 ounce weight, which brings it down to 4 ounces.

The last weight needed is the 4 ounce weight which will then level out the balance scale.