Question

Judy bought 1 pound 6 ounces of almonds, 2 pounds 3 ounces of walnuts, and 8ounces of cashews. What was the total weight of the nuts (in pounds and ounces)?

Answer 1

Solution

Almonds = 1 pound 6 ounces

Walnuts = 2 pounds 3 ounces

Cashew = 8 ounces

1 pound 6 ounces plus 2 pounds 3 ounces would total 3 pounds and 9 ounces. Then, add the 8 ounces of cashews to the 9. 9 + 8 = 17.

There are 16 ounces in a pound, so we now have an additional 1 pound and 1 ounce.

Therefore the totals weight is 4 pounds and 1 ounce.