Question

1. what is the reading of the scale in this photo in pounds and quarter pounds?

Explanation:

Step1: Determine the value of each scale

The large scale (lower one) has a reading of \( 100 + 40=140 \) pounds. The small scale (upper one) has a reading of \( 1 \) pound.

Step2: Calculate the total reading

The total reading is the sum of the two scale readings. So, \( 140 + 1=141 \) pounds. Since \( 1\) pound is \(4\) quarter - pounds, the reading in quarter - pounds is \(141\times4 = 564\) quarter - pounds.

Answer:

The reading is \(141\) pounds or \(564\) quarter - pounds.