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if the weight of a package is multiplied by 5/7 the result is 40.5 ppunds.find the weight of the package
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if the weight of a package is multiplied by 5/7 the result is 40.5 ppunds.find the weight of the package

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5/7 (weight) = 40.5

Multiply each side of the equation by 7 :

5 (weight) = 283.5

Divide each side by 5 :

Weight = 56.7 pounds

Check: 5/7 times 56.7 = 40.5 yay!
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