How much does the paper weigh if one cubic inch weighs 1.8 ounces?

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Mark Denn · Answer 1 · 2023-06-28T02:41:55+0000

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8.5 ounces

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The weight of the paperweight is proportional to its volume. 1 cubic inch weighs 1.8 ounces. To find how many ounces, x, 4.7 cubic inches weigh, we can use the next proportion:

$\frac{1\text{ cubic in}}{4.7\text{ cubic in}}=\frac{1.8\text{ ounces}}{x\text{ ounces}}$

Solving for x:

$\begin{gathered} 1\cdot x=1.8\operatorname{\cdot}4.7 \\ x=8.5\text{ ounces} \end{gathered}$

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