A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

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A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

The key idea is live weight versus dressed carcass weight. The two halves of the carcass add up to the total dressed carcass weight, and the difference between the live weight and the carcass weight represents the non-edible parts that are removed during dressing.

Add the weights of the forequarters half and the rear quarters half: 393 + 341 = 734 pounds. The steer’s live weight before harvest is 1,145 pounds. Subtract the total carcass weight from the live weight: 1,145 − 734 = 411 pounds.

So, 411 pounds could not be consumed.

A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

Study for the Veterinary Medicine Test. Review flashcards and multiple-choice questions with hints and explanations. Prepare for your exam!

A steer weighed 1,145 pounds before harvest. One half of the carcass with forequarters weighed 393 pounds and one half of the carcass with rear quarters weighed 341 pounds. How much of the steer could not be consumed?

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