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  • 12-12-2020
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A geologist had two rocks on a scale that weighed 2 1 ⁄ 2 lbs together. Rock A was 1/3 of the total weight. How much did rock A weigh?

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studyehs studyehs
  • 12-12-2020

Answer:

0.8333 pounds

Step-by-step explanation:

1/3 of 2 1/2 is 0.83 pounds

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livia68
livia68 livia68
  • 12-12-2020

Answer: 1/2

Step-by-step explanation: first, change 1 1/2 into 3/2 (1/3*3/2). then, cross reduce (1*1/2). multiply, and then you have your answer

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