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| 1) A penny made in 1982 weighs about 0.11 ounce. A

penny made in 2013 weighs about 0.09 ounce. Which
penny weighs more? Solve this problem any way you
choose.

User ToddJCrane
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Answer:

Weight in 1982

Explanation:

Given parameters:

Weight of penny in 1982 = 0.11 ounce

Weight of penny in 2013 = 0.09 ounce

Unknown:

Which penny weighs more = ?

Solution:

Simply, we are looking for which number is higher,

0.11 or 0.09

Let us find the differences;

if x is greater than y then, x - y must be positive

If 0.11 is greater then 0.09, then 0.11 - 0.09 must be positive

= 0.02, it is positive

The weight of a penny in 1982 is greater than that in 2013

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