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Andrea picked 21 pounds of peaches in her orchard. She divided the peaches evenly between 4 large baskets.

How many ounces of peaches did Andrea put in each basket?

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1. 1 pound = 16 ounces

2. 21 pounds * 16 ounces = 336 ounces

3. 336 ounces ÷ 4 baskets = 84 ounces per basket

OR

1. 1 pound = 16 ounces

2. 21 pounds ÷ 4 baskets = 5.25 pounds per basket

3. 5.25 pounds * 16 oz = 84 ounces per basket

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