Question

5 books in a carton, weigh 10 lbs.
Find the weight of each book in ounces.

• A. 32 oz
• B. 30 oz
• C. 28 oz
• D. 26 oz

Answer 1

The correct option is A 32 oz

$\text{Number of books in the carton}$ $\text{= 5}$

$\text{Total weight of the carton = 10 lbs}$

$\text{First of all, we will have to convert}$ $\text{pounds to ounces.}$

$\text{We know that,}$
$\text{1 pound =}$ $\text{16 ounces}$


$\text{Hence, we will multiply 10 with 16.}$

$\text{So, 10 lbs}=10\times 1\text{lb}$
$=10\times 16\text{oz}$
$=160\text{oz}$

$\text{Now, let's calculate the weight of}$ $\text{each book.}$

$\text{So we will divide 160 by 5.}$


$\text{Hence, the weight of each book is}$ $\text{32 oz.}$