1888 bags can be made
Step-by-step explanation:
The given is:
1. A container of oregano is 17 pounds heavier than a container of
peppercorns
2. Their total weight is 253 pounds
3. The peppercorns will be sold in one ounce bags
We need to find how many bags can be made
Assume that the weight of the peppercorn container is x pounds
∵ The weight of the peppercorn container is x pounds
∵ The oregano container is 17 pounds heavier than a container of
peppercorns
∴ The weight of the oregano container is x + 17 pounds
∵ Their total weight is 253 pounds
∴ x + x + 17 = 253
∴ 2x + 17 = 253
- Subtract 17 from both sides
∴ 2x = 236
- Divide both sides by 2
∴ x = 118
∴ The wight of the peppercorns is 118 pounds
∵ The peppercorns will be sold in one ounce bags
∵ 1 pound = 16 ounces
∴ The weight of the peppercorns = 118 × 16 = 1888 ounces
∵ The weight of each bag is 1 ounce
∴ The number of bags = 1888 ÷ 1 = 1888 bags
1888 bags can be made
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