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A company needs two loads of sand to make an indoor beach area for an employee picnic. One load of sand weighs 5 tons and the second load weighs 7,000 pounds. What is the total weight of the sand, in pounds, used for the beach area? *college mathematics*

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Answer:

17000 pounds

Explanation:

5 tons = 1 load

7000 pounds = 2 load

5*2000 = 10000 pounds

10000 + 7000 = 17000 pounds

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