Question

Mary need 3 pounds

of beef for a stew.
She already has 29
ounces of beef.
How many more
ounces of beef does
Mary need?

Answer 1

She needs 19 more ounces.

Explanation:

3 pounds of beef is 49 ounces. So 49 - 29 = 19.

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Answer 2

She needs 19 oz

Explanation:

There are 16 oz in a pound. 16 x 3= 48

48-29= 19

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