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Mitch's father needs 1 1\2 tons of gravel.He bought 1,750 pounds of gravel.How many more pounds of gravel does he need

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A ton is 2000 lbs.  1 1/2 is 3000 lbs.  He needs 3000-1750 which is 1250.
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