Two boxes of gold weigh 4 pounds 8 ounces . Each pound is worth $400. How much are the boxes of gold worth.
There are different ways to approach this problem, but one possible method is:
- Convert the weight into a single unit, such as ounces.
- Multiply the weight by the value of gold per ounce.
- Round the answer to the nearest dollar, if necessary.
Here are the steps in more detail:
- Since there are 16 ounces in a pound, the total weight of the gold is:
4 pounds + 8 ounces = (4 x 16) ounces + 8 ounces = 72 ounces
- Multiply the weight by the value of gold per ounce:
72 ounces x $400/ounce = $28,800
- Therefore, the boxes of gold are worth $28,800.
Note that if the question asked for the value of each box separately, we could divide the total value by 2 (since there are two boxes) to get $14,400 per box. However, the wording of the question implies that the answer should be for both boxes combined.