Question

in a tug of war, the weight of the members of the two three - person teams is given. estimate the difference in the weights of the teams.
team a
185 pounds
171 pounds
199 pounds
team b
184 pounds
227 pounds
165 pounds

find the difference in the weights of the teams? choose the correct answer
a. 40 pounds
b. 20 pounds
c. 30 pounds
d. 10 pounds

Explanation:

Step1: Calculate Team A's total weight

$185 + 171 + 199 = 555$ pounds

Step2: Calculate Team B's total weight

$184 + 227 + 165 = 576$ pounds

Step3: Estimate weight difference

$576 - 555 = 21$, which is closest to 20 pounds.

Answer:

B. 20 pounds