The gross weight of a package and its contents is 11 pounds 5 ounces. If the packaging weighs 1 pound 15 ounces, what's the net weight of the contents?

To find the net weight of the contents, we need to subtract the weight of the packaging from the gross weight of the package and its contents. 1. **Convert the weights to ounces** for easier calculation: - Gross weight: 11 pounds 5 ounces - Convert pounds to ounces: \(11 \text{ pounds} = 11 \times 16 = 176 \text{ ounces}\) - Add the additional ounces: \(176 \text{ ounces} + 5 \text{ ounces} = 181 \text{ ounces}\) - Packaging weight: 1 pound 15 ounces - Convert pounds to ounces: \(1 \text{ pound} = 1 \times 16 = 16 \text{ ounces}\) - Add the additional ounces: \(16 \text{ ounces} + 15 \text{ ounces} = 31 \text{ ounces}\) 2. **Subtract the weight of the packaging from the gross weight**: \[ \text{Net weight} = \text{Gross weight} - \text{Packaging weight} = 181 \text{ ounces} - 31 \text{ ounces} = 150 \text{ ounces} \] 3. **Convert the net weight back to pounds and ounces**: - To convert ounces back to pounds, divide by 16: \[ 150 \text{ ounces} \div 16 = 9 \text{ pounds} \text{ (with a remainder)} \] - Calculate the remainder: \[ 150 \text{ ounces} - (9 \text{ pounds} \times 16 \text{ ounces/pound}) = 150 - 144 = 6 \text{ ounces} \] Thus, the net weight of the contents is **9 pounds 6 ounces**.