<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