A toy store worker packed two boxes of identical dolls and plush toys for shipping in boxes that weigh 1oz when empty. One box held 3dolls and 4 plush toys. The worker marked the weight as 12 oz. the other box held 2 dolls and 3 plush toys. The worker marked the weight as 10 oz. explain why the worker must have made a mistake.

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Krista Vang

19 February, 03:10

A toy store worker packed two boxes of identical dolls and plush toys for shipping in boxes that weigh 1oz when empty. One box held 3dolls and 4 plush toys. The worker marked the weight as 12 oz. the other box held 2 dolls and 3 plush toys. The worker marked the weight as 10 oz. explain why the worker must have made a mistake.

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Haven Davidson · Answer 1

The total weight of 4 dolls and 3 plush toys is 11 oz

Let's say the dolls weigh 2 oz and the plush toys weigh 1 oz

2-4 = 8 1x3 = 3

8+3=11

Then 2 dolls = 4 and 3 plush toys = 3

Weight should be 7oz

Plus the weight of the box 1

Total = 8 not 10