Math problem

Question

max made some candles that each weighed 1/2 pounds. He shipped them in a box that weighed 2 pounds. The total weight with the candles was 15 pounds. How many candles did max ship in the box?

Answer 1

first, just subtract the 2 lb weight of the box; 13 lbs

26 candles, each weighing ½ lb, were shipped.