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One sixth of the rocks mass was quartz. If the mass of the rock was 144 grams, what was the mass of the quartz in the rock?
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One sixth of the rocks mass was quartz. If the mass of the rock was 144 grams, what was the mass of the quartz in the rock?

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The answer is 24 grams because when you divide 144 by six it gives you 24. You have to divide 144 by 6 because when you divide it by six, it gives you one sixth of the total. Hope I didn't confuse you.
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