Two identical boxes of softballs weigh a total of 480 ounces. 16 identical boxes of baseballs weigh a total of 224 pounds. Does a box of baseballs weigh more or less than a box of softballs? Explain.
1 Answer
Jan 9, 2018
1 box of softballs is 240 oz. 1 box of baseballs is 224 oz.
Explanation:
480/2 is 240
There are 2 identical boxes weighing 480 oz. all together. To get the weight of one you divide the amount of ounces by the amount of boxes because they are identical.
If you have 16 identical boxes of baseballs that equal 224 lb., You divide the 224 by the 16 to get to the weight of one box, which is 14 pounds.
But pounds and ounces are not the same thing. So you would Find the conversion factor which is
1 lb = 16 oz.
So then you would multiply the 14 by the 16 to get to the ounces. Which is 224 oz. per box.
Thus making the box of softballs heavier than the box of baseballs because 240
