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Nine pamphlets weigh a total of 7 1/2 ounces. How much does each pamphlet weigh?

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5/6 ounces is the answer

User Dave Barton
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Answer:

5/6 oz/pamphlet

Explanation:

Find the unit rate:

7 1/2 oz 15 oz 1

--------------------- = ------------- * -------------------- = 15/18 oz/pamphlet, or

9 pamphlets 2 9 pamphlets

5/6 oz/pamphlet

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