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A table and 8 chairs weigh 235.68 pounds in total. If the table weighs 157.84 pounds, how much does ONE chair weigh? Express your answer in pounds.

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A table and 8 chairs weigh 235.68 pounds in total. If the table weighs 157.84 pounds-example-1
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9.73 pounds.

235.68 (total weight) - 157.84 (table) = 77.84 (chairs)
77.84 divided by 8 = 9.73 (one chair)
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