Working together, Adam and Ming porch in 7.24 minutes. Had she done it alone it would have taken Ming 15 minutes. How long would
it take Adam to do it alone?
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<u>Question</u>:
Ted and Robin each gave a basket of green apples to their friend Lily. Ted’s basket contains 5 apples, each weighing 7 1/4 ounces. Robin’s basket contains 6 apples, each weighing 6 1/2 ounces. Whose basket is heavier and by how much?
<u>Answer</u>:
Robin’s basket is heavier than Ted’s basket by 2.75 ounces
<u>Step-by-step explanation:</u>
<u>Given</u>:
Ted’s basket contains = 5 apples
Weight of each apple in Ted’s basket = 7 1/4 ounces
Robin’s basket contains = 6 apples
Weight of each apple in Robin’s basket = 6 1/2 ounces
<u>To Find:</u>
Whose basket is heavier and by how much?
<u>Solution:</u>
<u>Step 1: Finding the weight of Ted’s basket </u>
Weight of Ted’s basket = Number of apple in the basket X Weight of each apple
Weight of Ted’s basket =
Weight of Ted’s basket =
Weight of Ted’s basket =
Weight of Ted’s basket = 36.25 --------------------------------(1)
<u>Step 2: Finding the weight of Robin’s basket </u>
Weight of Robin’s basket = Number of apple in the basket X Weight of each apple
Weight of Robin’s basket =
Weight of Robin’s basket =
Weight of Robin’s basket =
Weight of Robin’s basket = 39 ounces--------------------------(2)
<u>Comparing equation (1) and (2)</u>
39 - 36.25 = 2.75 ounces
Weight of Robin’s basket > Weight of Ted’s basket