Question

Annie and her girlfriend, Estella, were talking about how heavy their backpacks were as they prepared for a hike. They decided to weigh them to see which was heavier. Annie’s backpack weighed 18.2 lb. and Estella’s weighed 16.75 lb.How much heavier was Annie’s backpack

Answer 1

Annie's backpack is 18.2 lb and Estella's backpack is 16.75 lb.

To find the difference in weight, subtract Estella's backpack weight from Annie's backpack weight:

18.2 lb - 16.75 lb = 1.45 lb

Annie's backpack is 1.45 lb heavier than Estella's backpack.