Question

The weight of a watermelon and a pumpkin is as given below.


What is the total weight of the watermelon and the pumpkin in ounces?

• A. 84 oz
• B. 75 oz
• C. 92 oz
• D. 87 oz

Answer 1

The correct option is B 75 oz

$\text{Weight of the watermelon = 2 lb 15 oz}$
$\text{Weight of the pumpkin = 1 lb 12 oz}$

$\text{We have to find the total weight of}$ $\text{the watermelon and the pumpkin}$ $\text{in ounces.}$

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

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


$\text{Hence, we will multiply 2 with 16.}$

$\text{So, 2 lb}=2\times 1\text{lb}$
$=2\times 16\text{oz}$
$=32\text{oz}$

$\text{Now, let's calculate the weight of}$ $\text{the watermelon and the pumpkin}$ $\text{in ounces.}$




$\text{Now let's add both the weights.}$


$\text{Hence, the total weight of the}$ $\text{watermelon and the pumpkin is}$ $\text{75 oz.}$