Question

Ten boxes of paper weigh 260 pounds. Mrs. Thomas

ordered 24 boxes of paper for the science department.
How many pounds do 24 boxes of paper weigh?

Answer 1

624 pounds

Explanation:

If 10 boxes of paper weigh 260 pounds, one box of paper is equal to 26 pounds because 260 divided by 10 is equal to 26. If one box equals 26 pounds, 24 boxes times 26 pounds each is equal to 624 pounds.