Question

Bag 1 has 3 pounds and 12 ounces of corn flour. Bag 2 has 2 pounds and 8 ounces of corn flour. How many ounces of corn flour are there in both the bags?
(1 pound = 16 ounces)

• A. 100 ounces
• B. 600 ounces
• C. 300 ounces
• D. 200 ounces

Answer 1

The correct option is A 100 ounces

$\text{3 pounds =}3\times 16=48ounces.$

3 pounds and 12 ounces
= 48 + 12 = 60 ounces.

$\text{2 pounds =}2\times 16=32ounces.$

2 pounds and 8 ounces.
= 32 + 8 = 40 ounces

Total ounces of corn flour = Ounces in bag 1 + Ounces in bag 2.
i.e.

Thus, Ruby buys 100 ounces of corn flour.