Weight Measurement Math Example 1
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Example 1
easyA bag of flour weighs 5 pounds. A bag of sugar weighs 3 pounds. Which is heavier, and by how much?
Solution
- 1 Compare: 5 pounds vs 3 pounds.
- 2 5 > 3, so the flour is heavier.
- 3 Find the difference: \(5 - 3 = 2\) pounds.
- 4 The flour is 2 pounds heavier.
Answer
Flour is heavier by 2 pounds
To compare weights, subtract the lighter weight from the heavier one to find the difference.
About Weight Measurement
Measuring how heavy something is using standard units such as grams, kilograms, ounces, and pounds, by comparing an object's weight against known reference amounts on a balance or scale.
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