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Pennies made after 1984 weigh 2.5 grams. How much would 10 pennies weigh?

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Answer:

25 grams

Explanation:

Pennies made after 1984 weigh 2.5 grams. How much would 10 pennies weigh?

From the above question:

1 penny = 2.5 grams

10 pennies = x grams

Cross Multiply

1 × x grams = 10 pennies × 2.5 grams

x grams = 25 grams.

Hence, the weight of 10 pennies is 25 grams

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