Asked by Mitch Fenton on May 12, 2024

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When it opened on Monday morning, a local delicatessen had 26.8 pounds of salami. During the week, it received a shipment of 84.9 pounds of salami. Also during the week, it used 42.8 pounds of salami in sandwiches and sold 34.2 pounds in bulk to retail customers. How much salami remained at the end of the week?

Local Delicatessen

A neighborhood store specializing in the sale of fine or foreign prepared foods, such as meats, cheeses, and salads.

Pounds

In the US and British imperial systems, a measure of mass equaling 0.453592 kilograms, generally acknowledged as a unit of weight.

Salami

A type of cured sausage made from fermented and air-dried meat, known for its rich flavor and versatility in dishes.

  • Competence in carrying out elementary mathematical functions, namely addition and subtraction, to tackle problems encountered in everyday situations.
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Simsons Tan Jia HuiMay 18, 2024
Final Answer :
26.8 + 84.9 - 42.8 - 34.2 = 34.7 pounds