Question

The weight of the sports toy batch is 18 pounds and 15 ounces. Determine the weight of the batch in ounces.
(1 pound = 16 ounces)

• A. 431 ounces
• B. 303 ounces
• C. 131 ounces
• D. 231 ounces

Answer 1

The correct option is B 303 ounces

Weight of the sports toy batch = 18 pounds and 15 ounces.

• We cannot directly add weights with different units of measurement. The weights need to be converted to the same unit of measurement.
• 1 pound = 16 ounces
• To get weight in pounds, multiply 18 pounds with 16, as 1 pound is equal to 16 ounces.
• $18\times 16=288$ ounces Thus, there are 288 ounces in 18 pounds.
• The total weight of the batch in ounces = 288 ounces + 15 ounces = 303 ounces

Hence, 303 ounces is the weight of the batch is 303 ounces