Question

a music store orders wooden drumsticks that weigh 96 grams per pair. the total weight of the box of drumsticks is 782 grams. how many pairs of drumsticks are in the box if the empty box weighs 206 grams? enter your answer in the box. pairs

Explanation:

Step1: Find the weight of the drumsticks alone

Subtract the weight of the empty box from the total weight. So, \(782 - 206 = 576\) grams.

Step2: Calculate the number of pairs

Divide the weight of the drumsticks by the weight per pair. So, \(\frac{576}{96}=6\).

Answer:

6