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A music store orders wooden drumsticks that weigh 96 grams per pair. The total weight of the box of drumsticks is 782 grams. How many pairs of drumsticks are in the box if the empty box weighs 206 grams? Enter your answer in the box.

User Zareh
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Answer:

6

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User ForeverLearning
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Answer:

6

Explanation:

First subtract the weight of the box (206 grams) from the total weight (782 grams).

782 - 206 = 576 grams

Then dive by 96 to find the amount of complete pairs.

576 / 96 = 6

There are 6 pairs of drumsticks in the box.

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