Question

The weight of the stone on the left side of the weighing scale is $8$ ounces.
If an apple weighs $3$ ounces and an orange weighs $2$ ounces, which of the following combinations will balance the weighing scale?

• A. $1$ apple and $2$ oranges
  
• B. $2$ apples and $2$ oranges
  
• C. $1$ apple and $1$ orange
  
• D. $2$ apples and $1$ orange
  

Answer 1

The correct option is D $2$ apples and $1$ orange


Weight of stone = $8$ oz
Weight of apple = $3$ oz
Weight of orange = $2$ oz
Let’s check all options one by one.

A.Weight of $1$ apple and $1$ orange = $3$ oz + $2$ oz = $5$ oz
B.Weight of $1$ apple and $2$ oranges = $3$ oz + $2$ oz + $2$ oz = $7$ oz
C.Weight of $2$ apples and $1$ orange = $3$ oz + $3$ oz + $2$ oz = $8$ oz
D.Weight of $2$ apples and $2$ oranges = $3$ oz + $3$ oz + $2$ oz + $2$ oz = $10$ oz