Tiffany is sending a package that may not exceed 16 pounds. The package contains books that weigh a total of 9 3/8 pounds.The other items to be sent weigh 3/5 of the books.Will Tiffany be able to send the package? Show your work.
2 Answers
Yes, Tiffany will be able to send the package, as it will weigh 15 pounds.
Explanation:
The other items weigh
We then add
Therefore, the total weight of the package will be 15 pounds, which is 1 pound less than the maximum weight she can send.
The parcel will weight
Explanation:
You can do this with one calculation if you realise that you need to increase
The new weight will be
As the maximum weight is