Question

Which of the following is the weight of the cargo in a truck if 1/3 of the weight is 516 Ibs?

Answer 1

Answer:

1548 lb

Step-by-step explanation:

Let the truck's weight be w.

Then (1/3)w = 516 lb

Solve for the truck's weight by multiplying both sides of this equation by 3:

w = 1548 lb (Answer B)