A shipment of 8 tons of sugar is separated into containers of equal size. If the shipment fills 335 containers, how much sugar can one container hold?

Question

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Answer 1

First, figure the number of pounds in 8 tons.

 

Since 1 ton = 2000 lbs, 8 tons = 8 X 2000 lbs = 16000 lbs.

 

Now, the 16000 lbs needs to be distributed equally among the 335 contains.

 

So, divide 16000 by 335.

Answer 2

1 ton = 2000 lb

8 * 2000 = 16000

 

16000/335 = 47.76, rounded down.

Each container can hold about 47.76 lbs