SOLUTION: Lauren is a contractor for a roofing job. She estimates that she will need about 4800 roofing nails. According to a handbook, the roofing nails that are needed count out at about 1

Question 370063: Lauren is a contractor for a roofing job. She estimates that she will need about 4800 roofing nails. According to a handbook, the roofing nails that are needed count out at about 189 nails per pound. Estimate how many pounds Lauren will need for the job.

Answer by ewatrrr(24785) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!



Hi,

needs about 4800 roofing nails. 189 nails per pound.

Estimate how many pounds Lauren will need for the job.

4800/ 189  ~26 lbs to be assured of having enough 

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