12 full crates of walnuts weigh 414 pounds, whereas an empty crate weighs 7 pounds. How much do the walnuts alone weigh?
A) 407 pounds
B) 402 pounds
C) 330 pounds
D) 421 pounds
E) 323 pounds

Question

12 full crates of walnuts weigh 414 pounds, whereas an empty crate weighs 7 pounds. How much do the walnuts alone weigh? ​
A) 407 pounds
B) 402 pounds
C) 330 pounds
D) 421 pounds
E) 323 pounds

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Let's first find the weight of the empty crates:

12 crates * 7 pounds per crate = 84 pounds

Now let's subtract that from the total weight:

414 pounds - 84 pounds = 330 pounds

Therefore, the walnuts alone weigh 330 pounds.

12 Full Crates of Walnuts Weigh 414 Pounds, Whereas an Empty