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A watermelon weighs 8,475 grams. A scale measured the weight with an error of 12% less than the actual weight. What was the measured weight? Explain or show your reasoning. (Hint: Make a tape diagram)
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A watermelon weighs 8,475 grams.

A scale measured the weight with an error of 12% less than the actual weight.

What was the measured weight?

Explain or show your reasoning.

(Hint: Make a tape diagram)

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0.88(8475) g = 7458 g
User Eon
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9492 is the answer to this because 8475 multiplied by .12 then add 8475 and that’s what u get .
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