Question

Everly bought 6 lbs of cheese. She used 2lb 4 oz of cheese to make dinner. How much cheese is there now?

• A. 2 lb
• B. 3 lb 12 oz
• C. 2 lb 8 oz
• D. 4 lb 3 oz

Answer 1

The correct option is B 3 lb 12 oz

Everly bought 6 lbs of cheese.

1 lbs = 16 ounces

6 lbs can be written as 5 lb 16 oz.

Everly used 2lb 4 oz cheese.

Remaining cheese = 5 lb 16oz- 2 lb 4 oz

=3 lb 12 oz.

Hence, 3 lb 12oz cheese is there.