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Imogene needs to ship 5 identical books that have a total weight of 7.5 pounds. What is the weight, in ounces, of each book?

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Answer:

24 oz

Explanation:

User Zuhair Hussain
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7.5 lbs / 5 = 1.5 lbs

1.5 lbs * 16 oz = 24 oz

there are 16 oz in a lb so that's where i got 16 for the conversion ratio
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