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a container of oregano is 17 pounds heavier than a container of peppercorns their total weight is 253 pounds the peppercorns will be sold and 1 ounce bags how many bags of peppercorns can be made

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253-17=236
236/2=118
118×16=1888
So 1888 bags, ask if you want an explanation
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