Question

koji is cooking dinner. he has a yellow onion that weighs 0.59 pounds, and a red onion that weighs 208.65 grams. there are 453.5924 grams in a pound. which onion is heavier, and how many ounces heavier is it?
a. the red onion is 4.48 ounces heavier than the yellow onion.
b. the red onion is 7.69 ounces heavier than the yellow onion.
c. the yellow onion is 1.56 ounces heavier than the red onion.
d. the yellow onion is 2.08 ounces heavier than the red onion.

Explanation:

Convert yellow onion weight to grams

Using the Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis knowledge points

$$ W_{\text{yellow}} = 0.59\text{ lb} \times 453.5924\text{ g/lb} \approx 267.6195\text{ g} $$

Compare weights to find the heavier onion

Using the Unit Conversion knowledge point

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The yellow onion is heavier.

Calculate the weight difference in grams

Using the Unit Conversion knowledge point

$$ \Delta W_{\text{g}} = 267.6195\text{ g} - 208.65\text{ g} = 58.9695\text{ g} $$

Convert the weight difference to ounces

Using the Unit Conversion and Dimensional Analysis knowledge points

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The yellow onion is 2.08 ounces heavier than the red onion.

Answer:

• a. The red onion is 4.48 ounces heavier than the yellow onion.
• b. The red onion is 7.69 ounces heavier than the yellow onion.
• c. The yellow onion is 1.56 ounces heavier than the red onion.
• d. The yellow onion is 2.08 ounces heavier than the red onion. (Correct answer)