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The shipment of 27 boxes containing 8 lbs of flour each was repackaged in 24 larger boxes. How many pounds did each of these boxes contain? HAAALP

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Answer: 9 lbs

Problem: The shipment of 27 boxes containing 8 lbs of flour each was repackaged in 24 larger boxes. How many pounds did each of these boxes contain?

User Stefan Tilkov
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Answer: 9 pounds

Explanation:

8 × 27 = 216

216 ÷ 24 = 9

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