Question

A bag of chocolates is labeled to contain 0.384 pounds of chocolates. The actual weight of the chocolates is 0.3798 pounds. Are the chocolates heavier or lighter than the weight stated on the label?

Answer 1

Based on the information given the chocolates stated on the label is 0.0042-ounce lighter.

Weight:

Using this formula

Chocolate weight=Current weight-Actual weight

Where:

Current weight=0.384

Actual weight=0.3798

Let plug in the formula

Chocolate weight=0.384-0.3798

Chocolate weight=0.0042 ounce

In conclusion, the chocolates stated on the label are 0.0042-ounce lighter.