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A teacher orders 20 copies of a new graphic novel for his class to read. Each of the books weighs the same amount. The total weight of all the books is 10 pounds, What is the weight of 1 book?

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Answer:

Each book weighs 1/2 lbs

Explanation:

Take the total weight and divide by the number of books

10 lbs/20 books

1/2 lbs per book

Each book weighs 1/2 lbs

User Umesh Maharshi
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