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A square tile measuring 4 in. by 4 in. weighs 6 oz. Find the weight, in pounds, of a package of 144 such tiles.

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Answer:


144 \ tiles = 864\ oz

Explanation:

Given

Dimension: 4 by 4

Weight: 6 oz

Required

Determine the weight of 144 of the tiles

From the question, we have that:


1\ tiles = 6\ oz

Multiply both sides by 144


144 * 1\ tiles = 6\ oz * 144


144 \ tiles = 864\ oz

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