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an art teacher has a 2-pound block of clay into 5 equal pieces. what is the weight, in pounds, of each piece of clay?

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Answer:

0.4lb

Explanation:

Take 2lb and convert it to ounces only. That is a total of 32oz. Divide 32oz by 5 and you get 6.4oz per piece of clay. Now convert the 6.4oz back to pounds; 0.4lb.

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