Question

The maximum capacity of a garbage can is 5.05 lbs. Which of the following garbage bags will fit inside the can?

• A. Bag A
• B. Bag B
• C. Bag C
• D. Cannot be determined

Answer 1

The correct option is A Bag A

To fit in the garbage can, the bag has to weigh "less" than 5.05 lb.

So, compare the weight of each garbage bag with 5.05 lb.

In case of garbage Bag B,
In the tenths place, $1>0$
So, $5.10>5.05$

∴ Garbage Bag B is heavier than the maximum capacity of the garbage can.

Next, garbage Bag C having weight 5.50 lb.
At the tenths place, $5>0$.
So, $5.50>5.05$

∴ Garbage Bag C is also heavier than the maximum capacity of the garbage can.

Finally, compare garbage Bag A having weight 5.01 lb.
In the hundredths place, you get $1<5$.
So, $5.01<5.05$

∴ Bag A is lighter than the garbage can.

Hence, Bag A can fit inside the garbage can given.