Question

8. 6 lb 5 oz - 4 lb 12 oz (There are 16 ounces in one pound.) (1 point)

2 lb 7 oz
1 lb 7 oz
1 lb 9 oz

Answer 1

1 lb 9 oz.

Explanation:

6 lb 5 oz - 4 lb 12 oz:

It's easier to do this in 2 steps:

6 lb - 4 lb 12oz

= 1 lb 4 oz

Now add 5 oz:

= 1 lb 9 oz.