A school is moving an old bookshelf. The total weight of the old bookshelf and the cart is 3456 pounds. Once the bookshelf was unloaded, the cart alone weighed 2345 pounds.What is the weight of the old bookshelf?A. 1011 poundsB. 1111 poundsThen, they brought in the new bookshelf that weighs 3241 pounds.What is the total weight of the new bookshelf and the cart in ounces? 8□ ounces(s)
Q. A school is moving an old bookshelf. The total weight of the old bookshelf and the cart is 3456 pounds. Once the bookshelf was unloaded, the cart alone weighed 2345 pounds.What is the weight of the old bookshelf?A. 1011 poundsB. 1111 poundsThen, they brought in the new bookshelf that weighs 3241 pounds.What is the total weight of the new bookshelf and the cart in ounces? 8□ ounces(s)
Calculate Weight Difference: Calculate the weight of the old bookshelf by subtracting the weight of the cart from the total weight of the bookshelf and the cart. Use the formula Weight of the old bookshelf=Total weight of the bookshelf and the cart−Weight of the cart.
Convert to Ounces: Convert the weight of the new bookshelf and the cart from pounds to ounces. Note that 1 pound equals 16 ounces.
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