Concept explainers
To verify the calculation
Answer to Problem 1.3.10P
The calculation was correct.
Explanation of Solution
Given information:
Number of bags=8
Weight of one bag=22 ounces
Weight one box can carry= 10 pounds 5 ounces
Calculation:
According to question,
Total weight of 8 bags=
Solving,
Total weight=
Maximum weight box can carry= 10 pound 5 ounces
Converting pounds into ounces,
1 pound=16 ounces
So,
10 pounds=
Solving,
10 pounds 5 ounces=
Maximum weight box can carry is 165 and total weight of bags is 162.
Hence, the box can carry all the bags. The calculation was correct.
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