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5 identical crates weights 1/4 of a ton. How many tons does each crate weigh? How many pounds does each crate weigh? Each crate weighs tons and 20 pounds.

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Answer:

100 pounds.

Explanation:

1 ton = 2000 lbs.

1/4 divided by 5 equals 1/20.

1/20 of a ton is the same as 100/2000 of a ton so each crate weighs 100 pounds.

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