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The male elephant at the city zoo weighs 8,000 pounds, which is the same as 4 tons. The female elephant weighs 7,000 pounds. How many tons does she weigh​

User Androo
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Answer:

3.5 tons

Explanation:

1 ton = 2000 pounds

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User Bliof
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Answer:

3.5 tons

Explanation:

8000 : 4 = 7000: x

8000x /8000 = 28000/8000

x=3.5

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