Question

the mass required to trigger a mouse trap is 157g . what is the largest mass of cheese 4oz. mouse could carry not set off of the trap (1oz =28g)​

Answer 1

Answer:

Mass to trigger the trap= 157g

mass of mouse = 4oz=4×28=112g

therefore,

mass of cheese a mouse can carry =157-112-1=44g

Step-by-step explanation:

Mass to trigger the trap= 157g

mass of mouse = 4oz=4×28=112g

therefore,

mass of cheese a mouse can carry =157-112-1=44g

Answer 2

Given - Mass required to trigger a mouse trap: 157g

Mass of mouse: 4 oz

Find - Mass of cheese mouse should carry to not set off the trap.

Solution - Mass of cheese in grams = 4*28 = 112 gram.

Mass of mouse + mass of cheese < mass that triggers mouse trap

112 + mass of cheese < 157

mass of cheese < 157 - 112

mass of cheese < 45 gram.

Therefore, largest mass of cheese permissible is 44.9 gram