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A bag of chocolates is labeled to contain 0.384 pounds of chocolates. The actual weight of the chocolates is 0.3798. Are the chocolates heavier or lighter than thwle weight stated on the label

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Answer:

The answer to your question is the chocolates are slightly lighter than the weight stated on the label.

Step-by-step explanation:

Data

The label says 0.384 pounds

Actual mass = 0.3798 pounds

Process

To solve this problem the only thing we must do is substrate the actual weight of chocolates to the weight of chocolates stated on the label.

If the result is positive, then the chocolates are lighter

If the result is negative, then the chocolates are heavier

           0.384 pounds - 0.3798 pounds = 0.0042

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Based on the information given the chocolates stated on the label is 0.0042 ounce lighter.

Weight:

Using this formula

Chocolate weight=Current weight-Actual weight

Where:

Current weight=0.384

Actual weight=0.3798

Let plug in the formula

Chocolate weight=0.384-0.3798

Chocolate weight=0.0042 ounce

Inconclusion  the chocolates stated on the label is 0.0042 ounce lighter.

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