Question

HELP ME ASAP
A jar filled with water weighs 10 pounds.
When one half of the water is poured out,
the jar and remaining water weigh 5 3⁄4
pounds.
How much does the jar weigh?

Answer 1

Find the weight of the water poured out:

10 - 5 3/4  = 4 1/4 pounds

Find the weight of the water:

1/2 jar of water = 4 1/4

Full jar of water = 4 1/4 x 2 = 8 1/2 pounds

Find the weight of the jar:

10 = 8 1/2 = 1 1/2 pounds

Answer: The jar is 1 1/2 pounds