Question

A gallon of gold weighs 160.7 pounds, while a gallon of silver weighs 87.6 pounds. How many pounds would 6.2 containers weigh if each container held a gallon of gold and a gallon of silver?

A.1,573.66 pounds
B.1,743.22pounds
C.14,620.22 pounds
D.1,539.46pounds

Answer 1

D.............1,539.46pounds

Answer 2

The answer is D.

Explanation:

First, you would multiply 160.7x6.2. The answer would be 996.34. Next, you would also multiply 87.6x6.2. This is equal to 543.12. You would then add these two products together and get a total of 1539.46 pounds.