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A large aquarium has 8 water tanks. Altogether the tanks weigh 38,120 pounds. Each tank weighs the same amount.

How much would each tank weigh?

A.
4,765 pounds

B.
38,120 pounds

C.
40,765 pounds

D.
304,960 pounds

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The total weight of all 8 aquariums is 38,120 pounds. Since each of the 8 aquariums weigh exactly the same amount, we can divide the total weight in to 8 equal parts to determine the weight of one aquarium.


38120/8 = 4,765
The answer is A. 4,765 pounds
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