Question

1. mais backpack weighs 9 pounds. hans backpack weighs 8.3 pounds. priyas backpack weighs 7.75 pounds. kirans backpack weighs 6.125 pounds.

select all true statements about the weights of the backpacks.
a. hans backpack is 2.175 pounds heavier than kirans.
b. mais backpack is 2.25 pounds heavier than priyas.
c. hans backpack is 16.05 pounds heavier than priyas.
d. kirans backpack and hans backpack together weigh 14.3125 pounds.
e. the backpacks weigh 31.175 pounds together.

Explanation:

Step1: Check Statement A

Calculate Han's - Kiran's weight: $8.3 - 6.125 = 2.175$

Step2: Check Statement B

Calculate Mai's - Priya's weight: $9 - 7.75 = 1.25$

Step3: Check Statement C

Calculate Han's - Priya's weight: $8.3 - 7.75 = 0.55$

Step4: Check Statement D

Calculate Han's + Kiran's weight: $8.3 + 6.125 = 14.425$

Step5: Check Statement E

Calculate total weight: $9 + 8.3 + 7.75 + 6.125 = 31.175$

Answer:

A. Han's backpack is 2.175 pounds heavier than Kiran's.
E. The backpacks weigh 31.175 pounds together.