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17 March, 09:14

A container full of water weighs 15.5 lbs. When ¼ of the water is poured out, the container now weighs 12 ½ lbs. How much does the container weigh when empty?

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  1. 17 March, 09:41
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    3.5 lbs.

    Step-by-step explanation:

    1/4 of the water is dumped, meaning that is 3 lbs. 1/4 is 3 lbs. 3x4 is 12. 15.5 - 12 = 3
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