Question

Fill in the blanks!
Zero as a Reference Point
A yogurt manufacturer packages cups of yogurt at a target weight of 12 ounces. Each cup is weighed to see how close it is to the target. A scale displays:


What do the following scale values mean?
- A reading of 1.8 ounces.
1.8 ounces _, or _ ounces
- A reading of 0 ounces.
_ ounes
- A reading of -2.3 ounces.
2.3 below, or _ ounces

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GPT-4o mini
Sure! Here’s how you can fill in the blanks based on the context of yogurt package weights:

- A reading of 1.8 ounces.
1.8 ounces **over the target**, or **1.8 ounces above** the target.

- A reading of 0 ounces.
**0 ounces** (this indicates the cup is exactly at the target weight of 12 ounces).

- A reading of -2.3 ounces.
**2.3 ounces below**, or **2.3 ounces under** the target.

Let me know if you need any more assistance!

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