A bookstore packs 6 books in a box. The total weight of the books 14 1/4 pounds. If each book has the same weight, what is the weight of one book?

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Answer:

14.25 / 6 = 2.375 or 2 3/8

Bluethundr answered Jun 16, 2021

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Answer:

2.375 or 2 3/8

Explanation:

You want to do total weight over total number of items.

14 1/4 / 6 books = 2.375

Oona answered Jun 19, 2021

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