SOLUTION: Divide 7 pounds 8 pounces by 3

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Question 417538: Divide 7 pounds 8 pounces by 3
Answer by nerdybill(7384)   (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Divide 7 pounds 8 pounces by 3
.
Since there are 16 ounces in a pound:
7 pounds 8 ounces
is the same as:
(7*16) + 16
112 + 16
128 ounces
.
128/3 = 42 and 2/3 ounces
or
2 pounds and 10 and 2/3 ounces
or
2 pounds and 10.667 ounces

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